Air quality warning ended for Smithers - March 14, 2026
The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Northern Health Authority has ended the Air Quality Warning that was issued on March 13, 2026 for Smithers 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 Smithers and nearest monitored communities at 11:00 AM local time today:
| Community | Smithers | Burns Lake | Houston | Prince George | Vanderhoof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hr average (μg/m3) | 52.9 | 21.0 | 25.0 | 8.4 | 20.0 |
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:
Northern Health Authority
Media Line: 1-877-961-7724