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Prince George, BC

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SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT


DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PRINCE GEORGE (March 19, 2024 01:00 - Kamloops) The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with the Northern Health Authority issued a Dust Advisory for Prince George on March 14, 2024. The advisory remains in effect due to high concentrations of coarse particulate matter that are expected to persist until there is precipitation, dust suppression or a change in traffic patterns. Levels tend to be highest around busy roads and industrial operations. This advisory is in effect until further notice. Exposure is particularly a concern for individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes; respiratory infections such as COVID-19, pregnant women, infants, and older adults. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions or acute infections should postpone or reduce strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Where appropriate, maintain physical distancing. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, should follow the advice of their health care provider. Staying indoors helps to reduce particulate matter exposure. The City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, including backyard burning, and land clearing burning. During air quality advisories, this bylaw also prohibits recreational fires, use of wood-burning appliances (except for sole wood burning heat users), and street sweeping activities (unless approved by an Authorized Person). Industry is required to follow permit requirements that are triggered during air quality advisories and are asked to reduce emissions wherever possible. Real-time air quality observations and information regarding the health effects of air pollution can be found at https://www.gov.bc.ca/airquality For more information on current air quality, visit gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air. Visit airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Current ConditionsObserved at: Prince George Airport

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

-1°C

Wind:
calm
More details
Temperature:
-0.8°C
Pressure:
102.1 kPa
Dew point:
-5.4°C
Visibility:
16 km
Humidity:
71%
Date:
Observed at:
Prince George Airport

ForecastForecast issued:

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT


DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PRINCE GEORGE (March 19, 2024 01:00 - Kamloops) The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with the Northern Health Authority issued a Dust Advisory for Prince George on March 14, 2024. The advisory remains in effect due to high concentrations of coarse particulate matter that are expected to persist until there is precipitation, dust suppression or a change in traffic patterns. Levels tend to be highest around busy roads and industrial operations. This advisory is in effect until further notice. Exposure is particularly a concern for individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes; respiratory infections such as COVID-19, pregnant women, infants, and older adults. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions or acute infections should postpone or reduce strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Where appropriate, maintain physical distancing. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, should follow the advice of their health care provider. Staying indoors helps to reduce particulate matter exposure. The City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning, including backyard burning, and land clearing burning. During air quality advisories, this bylaw also prohibits recreational fires, use of wood-burning appliances (except for sole wood burning heat users), and street sweeping activities (unless approved by an Authorized Person). Industry is required to follow permit requirements that are triggered during air quality advisories and are asked to reduce emissions wherever possible. Real-time air quality observations and information regarding the health effects of air pollution can be found at https://www.gov.bc.ca/airquality For more information on current air quality, visit gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air. Visit airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Detailed ForecastForecast issued:

Chance of showers
Tue, 19 Mar
C
Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 km/h late in the morning. High 8. UV index 2 or low.
Night:Cloudy. 30 percent chance of rain showers changing to 30 percent chance of flurries in the evening. Wind north 20 km/h. Low minus 1. Wind chill minus 7 overnight.
A mix of sun and cloud
Wed, 20 Mar
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 4.
Night:Clear. Low minus 10.
Sunny
Thu, 21 Mar
C
Sunny. High plus 2.
Night:Clear. Low minus 14.
Sunny
Fri, 22 Mar
C
Sunny. High zero.
Night:Cloudy periods. Low minus 14.
A mix of sun and cloud
Sat, 23 Mar
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 1.
Night:Cloudy periods. Low minus 13.
A mix of sun and cloud
Sun, 24 Mar
C
A mix of sun and cloud. High plus 4.
Normals:
Max5°C.Min-7°C.
Sunrise:
7:14 PDT
Sunset:
19:25 PDT

Averages and extremes

Yesterday's Data

Max:
13.8°C
Min:
-4.8°C
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