Air quality warning ended for Quesnel - January 20, 2026
The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Northern Health Authority has ended the Air Quality Warning that was issued on January 19, 2026 for Quesnel due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter.
Local air quality has improved due to changing meteorological conditions.
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Current conditions
The provincial air quality objective for PM2.5 is 25 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3) averaged over 24 hours. 24-hour average PM2.5 concentrations are summarized below for Quesnel and nearest monitored communities at 1:00 PM local time today:
| Community | Quesnel | Prince George | Vanderhoof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hr average (μg/m3) | 12.4 | 22.6 | 23.7 |
Visit the provincial air quality data webpage for real-time observations.
Contact
Media questions regarding this Air Quality Warning:
Gavin King
Senior Air Quality Meteorologist
Ministry of Environment and Parks
250-312-6798
Media questions regarding health implications when air quality is degraded:
Northern Health Authority
Media Line: 1-877-961-7724