Air Quality Advisory

• Air quality deteriorates in Okanagan while Kamloops rating hits 10 + as wildfires rage

  The air is hazy and the smell of smoke is strong in many Okanagan communities.

  Environment

  Jul 4
• Baking heat prompts air quality advisory for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

  People are being advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activities in the mid-afternoon and early evening.

  Weather

  Jun 26
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• Road dust advisory in effect for Vernon

  A road dust advisory issued by Environment Canada warns that dust levels tend to be highest around busy roads and industrial operations.

  Canada

  Feb 10
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• Air quality advisory lifted for Lower Mainland, most parts of southern B.C. now ‘low risk’

  Exceptions remained in Castlegar, which retained a rating of 10+, or 'very high risk,' and Cranbrook and the South Oakanagan, which remained at 'moderate risk.'

  Environment

  Sep 19, 2020
• ‘Fresher air is on the way’: U.S. wildfire smoke over B.C. to clear this weekend

  A new weather system, bringing moist Pacific air and some showers, is forecast to begin overnight and into Saturday morning.

  Sep 18, 2020
• U.S. wildfires help make Vancouver air quality among worst in the world

  "Be prepared for possible darkened and orange skies," said Metro Vancouver.

  Health

  Sep 12, 2020
• Air quality advisory extended for Metro Vancouver due to U.S. wildfire smoke

  Smoke concentrations may vary across the region, as winds and temperatures change and wildfire behaviour changes.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2020
• Air quality advisory expanded for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley

  Residents are being warned of fine particulate matter from U.S. wildfire smoke along with ground-level ozone.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2020
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• Air quality advisory issued for parts of Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

  The regional district says the ozone could persist until Monday or longer if hot weather sticks around.

  Weather

  Aug 16, 2020
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• Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley under air quality advisory due to pollution

  Ground-level ozone is created when pollutants from burning fuel react with organic compounds produced by solvents in sunlight.

  Weather

  Jul 30, 2020