Prince George, The Air Quality Advisory issued for Prince George will remain in effect until at least tomorrow morning.

 

The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Northern Health, is continuing the Air Quality Advisory for Prince George due to high levels of coarse particulate matter (PM₁₀). Based on the air quality data, the high levels are mainly due to dust with some contribution for combustion emissions (smoke) this morning. Very dry conditions are expected over the region, however, there is a chance of showers or thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon. The 24 hour PM₁₀ rolling average was 53 µg/m³ at the Plaza 400 downtown site at 4:00 pm, 46 µg/m³ at BCR and 22 µg/m³ at College Heights. The 24 hour PM_2.5 rolling average was 16 µg/m³ at the Plaza 400 downtown site and 7 µg/m³ at College Heights. 

 

This Air Quality Advisory is expected to be in effect until further notice, with an update to be provided tomorrow morning at 9:30 am.