Yellow Air Quality Warning in Effect for Castlegar
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A yellow air quality warning is in effect for Castlegar in West Kootenay due to elevated fine particulate matter.
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- Record type
- Air Quality
- Affected area
- West Kootenay
- Issued
- September 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Yellow warning - air quality - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority. Effective from 2026-09-26T08:24:38-00:00 until 2026-09-26T22:26:38-00:00.
Affected Areas
Castlegar, West Kootenay.
What You Should Do
Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Spend time indoors in a space with filtered air. Monitor your symptoms and seek prompt medical attention if needed. Exposure to fine particulate matter is particularly a concern for infants, older adults, individuals with chronic conditions (such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes) or respiratory infections, and those who are pregnant.
Expected Conditions
Elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring due to elevated fine particulate matter.
Timeline
The warning is effective starting 2026-09-26T08:24:38-00:00 and expires 2026-09-26T22:26:38-00:00. Current conditions are expected to persist until weather conditions change and/or local emissions are reduced. The next update will be on September 26, 2026.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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