South Okanagan - Air Quality Health Index

Observed ConditionsFootnote †

Calculated at: 4:00 PM PST Tuesday 21 January 2020

3Low Risk




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Low Risk
(1-3)

Moderate Risk
(4-6)

High Risk
(7-10)

Very High Risk



At-Risk Population:

General Population:

  • Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 6:00 AM PST Tuesday 21 January 2020

Tuesday

2 - Low Risk

Tuesday night

2 - Low Risk

Wednesday

2 - Low Risk

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...?

Large, heavy vehicles like SUVs cause nearly twice as much pollution as small, subcompact cars.


The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, the B.C. Lung Association, the Interior Health Authority and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

AQHIScale

Observed ConditionsFootnote †


3 - Low Risk

Calculated at:

4:00 PM PST Tuesday 21 January 2020

 

Forecast Maximums


Tuesday
2 - Low Risk



Tuesday night
2 - Low Risk



Wednesday
2 - Low Risk




Issued at:

6:00 AM PST Tuesday 21 January 2020

 

The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, the B.C. Lung Association, the Interior Health Authority and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

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