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Norman Wells

Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Government of the Northwest Territories.

Northwest Territories · 65.2797, -126.8129 · Updated Sep 02, 2026, 3:57AM MDT · Regulatory monitor
5.4Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00AM MDT · Preliminary observation
5.412-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–1 µg/m³ · 2 models available
1AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 5.4 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 5.4 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to Government of the Northwest Territories. Real-time readings are preliminary and may be revised.

The air-quality category applies to the NowCast, not to a single hourly reading. Methodology and source policy.

Nearby fires

150 km radius

Fire snapshot updated 2026-09-02 09:50 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 35 Out of control · 1 Under control.

Out of control35 fires
VQ002-26
25 km away · 17878 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ001-26
35 km away · 16006 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ076-26
56 km away · 1 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ069-26
56 km away · 2250 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ021-26
57 km away · 50 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ015-26
67 km away · 45 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ023-26
70 km away · 50 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ028-26
71 km away · 5 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ022-26
71 km away · 1.5 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ019-26
79 km away · 390 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ020-26
80 km away · 101 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ062-26
83 km away · 1.5 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ006-26
86 km away · 50 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ018-26
88 km away · 205 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ052-26
90 km away · 50 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ007-26
92 km away · 1103 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ053-26
100 km away · 15 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ048-26
102 km away · 8 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ003-26
106 km away · 2980 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ012-26
107 km away · 500 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ067-26
114 km away · 1000 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ050-26
118 km away · 980 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ026-26
123 km away · 1410 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ025-26
124 km away · 265 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ080-26
126 km away · 40 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ073-26
128 km away · 3300 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ004-26
128 km away · 11002 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ027-26
131 km away · 57 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ044-26
133 km away · 200 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ047-26
137 km away · 50 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ017-26
142 km away · 140 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ072-26
142 km away · 2 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ013-26
142 km away · 50 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ016-26
144 km away · 134 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
VQ029-26
149 km away · 6700 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
Being held0 fires

No being held fires are reported within 150 km.

Under control1 fire
VQ064-26
131 km away · 10 ha · reported 2026-09-02 · NT
distance measured to the incident point
Under control

Proximity and wind direction do not prove that a fire caused smoke at this location. Sources: BC Wildfire Service in British Columbia; Natural Resources Canada CWFIS elsewhere.

Recent observations and next 48 hours

monitor + up to three models
20100now−24 h+24 h+48 hµg/m³
HRRR — no coverage

Background bands (US EPA AQI, 24-h basis): ■ Good · ■ Moderate

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 10:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 2:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–1 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 2:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
1 µg/m³ · Sep 02, 2:00PM
Model detail2 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke0.8 µg/m³Sep 02, 2:00PM
FireWork0.6 µg/m³Sep 03, 12:00PM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory
Marina 1 (GSSC)3.0 µg/m³ PM2.5683 km away · Giant Mine Remediation ProjectNiven Lake 12.0 µg/m³ PM2.5683 km away · Giant Mine Remediation ProjectN'Dilo 16.0 µg/m³ PM2.5684 km away · Giant Mine Remediation ProjectYellowknife2.6 µg/m³ PM2.5684 km away · Government of the Northwest TerritoriesWood Buffalo Park6.0 µg/m³ PM2.5878 km away · Canadian Air and Precipitation Monitoring NetworkFort Smith3.1 µg/m³ PM2.5958 km away · Government of the Northwest Territories

Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by Government of the Northwest Territories. Real-time data are preliminary and may be revised by the agency.

For information only — not a substitute for official health or emergency advice. Methodology and source policy.