Moderate Air Quality Warning for Quesnel and Cariboo Region
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ECCC issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a moderate air quality warning for Quesnel and northern Cariboo due to elevated coarse particulate matter, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and monitor health symptoms.
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- Record type
- Air Quality
- Affected area
- Cariboo - north including Quesnel
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cariboo - north including Quesnel.
Alert Details
The Ministry of Environment and Parks, in collaboration with the Northern Health Authority, has issued a yellow air quality warning. This alert is for elevated coarse particulate matter and is effective from May 9, 2026, at 1:43 PM UTC.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Cariboo - north region, including Quesnel.
What You Should Do
Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning ends. Spend time indoors in a space with filtered air. Monitor your symptoms and seek prompt medical attention if needed. Limit time outdoors, reduce or reschedule outdoor sports and events, and visit http://www.airhealth.ca for more information.
Expected Conditions
Elevated coarse particulate matter is a concern, potentially causing mild symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, or a mild cough. More serious symptoms like wheezing, chest pains, or severe cough may occur, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Timeline
The alert is effective from May 9, 2026, at 1:43 PM UTC and expires on May 10, 2026, at 5:43 AM UTC. The next update will be on May 9, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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