Air quality warning ended for Vanderhoof - January 28, 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 26, 2026 for Vanderhoof 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 Vanderhoof and nearest monitored communities at 8:00 AM local time today:
| Community | Vanderhoof | Burns Lake | Houston | Prince George |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hr average (μg/m3) | 14.9 | 5.3 | 7.4 | 12.4 |
Visit the provincial air quality data webpage for real-time observations.
Contact
Media questions regarding this Air Quality Warning:
Gail Roth
Senior Air Quality Meteorologist
Ministry of Environment and Parks
250-645-9358
Media questions regarding health implications when air quality is degraded:
Northern Health Authority
Media Line: 1-877-961-7724