WildfireSmokeCanada

Thunder Bay

Hourly regulatory PM2.5 observations from Ontario Ministry of the Environment (AQO direct).

Ontario · 48.3740, -89.2897 · Updated Oct 17, 2026, 6:59AM EDT · Regulatory monitor
2.0Latest hourly PM2.5 · µg/m³Oct 17, 6:00AM EDT · Preliminary observation
2.512-hour NowCast · µg/m³Good
GoodModel peak · next 24 h0–4 µg/m³ · 3 models available
1AQHI
AQHI context

What this monitor reports

The latest hourly PM2.5 reading is 2.0 µg/m³. The 12-hour NowCast is 2.5 µg/m³ (Good).

The monitor belongs to Ontario Ministry of the Environment (AQO direct). 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 2026-10-17 10:55 UTC

Within 150 km, agencies report 3 Out of control · 1 Under control.

Out of control3 fires
THU_FIRE_060
138 km away · 419 ha · reported 2026-08-15 · ON
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
NIP_FIRE_025
142 km away · 254 ha · reported 2026-07-22 · ON
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
FOR_FIRE_013
150 km away · 25476 ha · reported 2026-08-26 · ON
distance measured to the incident point
Out of control
Being held0 fires

No being held fires are reported within 150 km.

Under control1 fire
FOR_FIRE_014
137 km away · 51928.3 ha · reported 2026-09-04 · ON
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

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

Forecast at this monitor

NEXT 6 HOURS
Good
0–3 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 11:00AM
NEXT 12 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 7:00PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 7:00PM
NEXT 48 HOURS
Good
0–4 µg/m³ · Oct 17, 7:00PM
Model detail3 models available · 48-hour peak table
ModelPeakTime
FireSmoke1.1 µg/m³Oct 18, 4:00PM
FireWork3.8 µg/m³Oct 17, 7:00PM
HRRR0.0 µg/m³Oct 17, 8:00AM

Nearby regulatory monitors

in the same province or territory

Source and data quality

Regulatory monitor

Hourly observations are supplied by Ontario Ministry of the Environment (AQO direct). 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.