Air quality warning ended for Smithers - January 22, 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 20, 2026 for Smithers due to elevated levels of coarse particulate matter.
Local air quality has improved due to changing meteorological conditions.
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Current conditions
The provincial air quality objective for PM10 is 50 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), averaged over 24 hours. 24-hour average PM10 concentrations are summarized below for Smithers and nearest monitored communities at 12:00 PM local time today:
| Community | Smithers | Burns Lake | Houston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hr average (μg/m3) | 37.4 | 16.2 | 18.1 |
Visit the provincial air quality data webpage for real-time observations.
Contact
Media questions regarding this Air Quality Warning:
Vickie Irish
Air Quality Meteorologist
Ministry of Environment and Parks
778-584-5719
Media questions regarding health implications when air quality is degraded:
Northern Health Authority
Media Line: 1-877-961-7724