Air quality warning ended for Golden - March 7, 2026
The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has ended the Air Quality Warning that was issued on March 06, 2026 for Golden due to elevated levels of coarse particulate matter.
Local air quality has improved due to changing meteorological conditions. Although the 24-hour concentration remains above the Air Quality Objective, the hourly concentrations have returned to typical levels.
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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 Golden and nearest monitored communities at 12:00 PM local time today:
| Community | Golden | Castlegar | Elkford | Sparwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hr average (μg/m3) | 50.7 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 8.5 |
Visit the provincial air quality data webpage for real-time observations.
Contact
Media questions regarding this Air Quality Warning:
Donna Haga
Senior Air Quality Meteorologist
Ministry of Environment and Parks
250-420-6320
Media questions regarding health implications when air quality is degraded:
Interior Health Authority
Media line: 1-844-469-7077
Email: media@interiorhealth.ca