Metro Vancouver - SW - Air Quality Health Index
2Low Risk
Moderate Risk
(4-6)
High Risk
(7-10)
Very High Risk
At-Risk Population:
- Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- Find out if you are at risk
General Population:
- Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.
Thursday night
Friday
Friday night
Saturday
Who is at risk?
People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.
To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, your physician, or your local health authority.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
Did you know...?
After a labour dispute shut down an American steel mill, respiratory hospital admissions in children substantially decreased. They increased to pre-strike levels when it ended.
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, Metro Vancouver and the B.C. Lung Association.
Observed ConditionsFootnote †
2 - Low Risk
Calculated at:
1:00 AM PDT Friday 26 April 2024
Forecast Maximums
Issued at:
5:00 PM PDT Thursday 25 April 2024
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, Metro Vancouver and the B.C. Lung Association.
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