Air quality warning ended for Castlegar - September 26, 2026
The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has ended the Air Quality Warning that was issued on September 25, 2026 for Castlegar 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 Castlegar and nearest monitored communities at 8:00 AM local time today:
| Community | Castlegar | Cranbrook | Golden | Grand Forks | Sparwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hr average (μg/m3) | 8.5 | 3.9 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 4.5 |
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