Yellow Air Quality Warning Issued for Manning - Skagit Valley

Source: ECCC · Manning - Skagit Valley, British Columbia

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A yellow air quality warning due to wildfire smoke is in effect for Manning - Skagit Valley in British Columbia through August 6.

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Record type
Air Quality
Affected area
Manning - Skagit Valley, British Columbia
Issued
August 5, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Yellow warning - air quality - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks. Effective from 2026-08-05T08:34:50-00:00 until 2026-08-06T00:34:50-00:00. Severity rated Moderate.

Affected Areas

Manning - Skagit Valley region of British Columbia.

What You Should Do

Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Spend time indoors in a space with cleaner air. Stop or reduce activity level if breathing becomes uncomfortable. Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids. Carry rescue medications. When indoors, keep windows and doors closed. Use a certified portable air cleaner if available. If outside, wear a NIOSH-certified N95 respirator. Check on others who may be more vulnerable, including those with lung or heart conditions, pregnant individuals, infants, young children, and people aged 65 and older. Call 8-1-1 for health concerns or 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Expected Conditions

Wildfire smoke impacting air quality, with conditions that can change quickly over short distances and vary hour-by-hour.

Timeline

The warning is effective starting August 5, 2026 at 08:34 UTC and expires August 6, 2026 at 00:34 UTC, covering the next 24-48 hours. The next update is scheduled for August 05, 2026.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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A yellow air quality warning due to wildfire smoke is in effect for Manning - Skagit Valley in British Columbia through August 6.
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This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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