11:52 a.m. PDT Friday 17 July 2026
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Air quality warning in effect for wildfire smoke - July 17, 2026.
These regions of BC are being impacted or are likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke over the next 24-48 hours:
- Fraser Canyon
- South Thompson
- 100 Mile
- Okanagan
- Boundary
Smoke will vary through the day. Smoke in the Okanagan Valley is expected to increase through the day into the overnight.
During a wildfire, smoke conditions can change quickly over short distances and can vary considerably hour-by-hour.
Monitor the situation for any wildfires near your area at EmergencyInfoBC. Follow all emergency announcements relevant to your location.
The next update will be available on July 18, 2026 and made available on the Province's Air Quality Warnings webpage: https://aqwarnings.gov.bc.ca/
Actions you can take:
Exposure to smoke can affect your health. Postpone or reduce strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Spend time indoors in a space with cleaner air.
Some people are more likely to be negatively impacted by smoke. This includes people with lung and heart conditions, pregnant individuals, infants and young children, people aged 65 and older, and anyone whose health is affected by a chronic condition or acute illness.
Exposure to high smoke levels can pose threat to your health regardless of age of health status. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities until the warning has ended. Stay indoors in a space with cleaner air.
Visit http://www.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 Parks
In effect for:
