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Live readout · Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

Everyone reduce exposure — go indoors and filter

Fort McMurray is breathing 20 cigarettes a week

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Sustained or repeated exposure at this level is dangerous and compounds long-term risk.

61.5
PM2.5 µg/m³
155
US AQI
Unhealthy
Category
10.9
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Anzac (Gregoire Lake)
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#1Anzac (Gregoire Lake)Unhealthy · AQI 155Checking road route

Alberta· PM2.5 61.5 µg/m³

Lakeside hamlet on Gregoire Lake south of Fort McMurray, the closest open-water beach escape from the oil-sands city.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 61.5 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
0% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 4: Moderate risk (Fort McMurray station)

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Fort McMurray station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Still smoky
Saprae Creek
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#2Saprae CreekParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Chipewyan Lake
Cel-shaded illustration of Chipewyan Lake
#3Chipewyan LakeParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Drumheller
Cel-shaded illustration of Drumheller
#4DrumhellerSome particle pollution · AQI 54Checking road routesaves 16 cigs/wk

Alberta· PM2.5 10.9 µg/m³

Badlands town in the Red Deer River valley, dry prairie-canyon country with a broad motel base.

82% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 10.9 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 10.9/22 × 7 = 3.5 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

50.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

82% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Warman
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#5WarmanSome particle pollution · AQI 81Checking road routesaves 12 cigs/wk

Saskatchewan· PM2.5 25 µg/m³

Saskatchewan community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

59% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 25 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 25/22 × 7 = 8.0 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

36.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

59% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 3: Low risk (Saskatoon station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Saskatoon station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Saskatoon
Cel-shaded illustration of Saskatoon
#6SaskatoonSome particle pollution · AQI 81Checking road routesaves 12 cigs/wk

Saskatchewan· PM2.5 25 µg/m³

A major Saskatchewan city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

59% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 25 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 25/22 × 7 = 8.0 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

36.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

59% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 3: Low risk (Saskatoon station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Saskatoon station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Camrose
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#7CamroseSome particle pollution · AQI 82Checking road routesaves 11 cigs/wk

Alberta· PM2.5 25.5 µg/m³

Alberta community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

59% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 25.5 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 25.5/22 × 7 = 8.1 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

36 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

59% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Lacombe
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#8LacombeSome particle pollution · AQI 84Checking road routesaves 11 cigs/wk

Alberta· PM2.5 27 µg/m³

Alberta community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

56% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 27 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 27/22 × 7 = 8.6 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

34.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

56% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 3: Low risk (Red Deer station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Red Deer station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Red Deer
Cel-shaded illustration of Red Deer
#9Red DeerSome particle pollution · AQI 84Checking road routesaves 11 cigs/wk

Alberta· PM2.5 27 µg/m³

Central Alberta city between Calgary and Edmonton with a broad range of hotels and services.

56% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 27 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 27/22 × 7 = 8.6 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

34.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

56% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 3: Low risk (Red Deer station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Red Deer station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Prince Albert
Cel-shaded illustration of Prince Albert
#10Prince AlbertUnhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 115Checking road routesaves 6.5 cigs/wk

Saskatchewan· PM2.5 41 µg/m³

Northern Saskatchewan gateway with lodging on the route toward lake country and boreal parks.

33% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 41 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 41/22 × 7 = 13 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

20.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

33% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 4: Moderate risk (Prince Albert station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Prince Albert station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Waskesiu Lake
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#11Waskesiu LakeUnhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 120Checking road routesaves 5.9 cigs/wk

Saskatchewan· PM2.5 43.1 µg/m³

Resort village in Prince Albert National Park on a boreal lake, far from prairie urban sources.

30% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 43.1 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 43.1/22 × 7 = 14 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

18.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

30% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Grande Prairie
Cel-shaded illustration of Grande Prairie
#12Grande PrairieUnhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 139Checking road routesaves 3.3 cigs/wk

Alberta· PM2.5 51 µg/m³

Northern Alberta city in the Peace River country, with a broad hotel base far from southern smoke sources.

17% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 51 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 51/22 × 7 = 16 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

10.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

17% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 7: High risk (Grande Prairie station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Grande Prairie station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Fort Saskatchewan
Cel-shaded illustration of Fort Saskatchewan
#13Fort SaskatchewanUnhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 146Checking road routesaves 2.5 cigs/wk

Alberta· PM2.5 53.6 µg/m³

Alberta community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

13% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 53.6 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 53.6/22 × 7 = 17 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7.9 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

13% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 6: Moderate risk (Fort Saskatchewan station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Fort Saskatchewan station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Still smoky
Edmonton
Cel-shaded illustration of Edmonton
#14EdmontonUnhealthy · AQI 152Checking road routesaves 1.5 cigs/wk

Alberta· PM2.5 56.8 µg/m³

A major Alberta city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 56.8 µg/m³ here vs 61.5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 56.8/22 × 7 = 18 here; 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Fort McMurray right now

8% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 7: High risk (Edmonton station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Edmonton station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Still smoky
Morinville
Cel-shaded illustration of Morinville
#15MorinvilleParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
St. Albert
Cel-shaded illustration of St. Albert
#16St. AlbertParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
The Hamptons
Cel-shaded illustration of The Hamptons
#17The HamptonsParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Spruce Grove
Cel-shaded illustration of Spruce Grove
#18Spruce GroveParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Leduc
Cel-shaded illustration of Leduc
#19LeducParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Wetaskiwin
Cel-shaded illustration of Wetaskiwin
#20WetaskiwinParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 20 cigs/wk

Alberta

Alberta community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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AQHI 4: Moderate risk (Fort McMurray)Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDTLast scan Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT · 34 min ago

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What this means · Fort McMurray

Yikes!

20cigarettes

per week, if this air holds

Act two · The scale

Where today lands

From a crisp horizon to smoke you can taste — here’s your reading on it.

61.5 µg/m³
CrispSome smokeHeavy smoke

Act three · The ladder

What each rung feels like

  • 0–3µg/m³Natural air. About as clean as outdoor air realistically gets.
  • 3–5µg/m³Exceptionally clean. Crisp, destination-worthy air.
  • 5–9µg/m³Good, not pristine. Clean city air; most people will not notice anything today.
  • 9–15µg/m³Elevated. Usually no big deal today; sensitive lungs may notice hard exercise.
  • 15–35µg/m³Polluted. Smoke or traffic pollution is now worth acting on.
  • 35–55µg/m³Unhealthy for sensitive. Symptoms become more likely, especially with asthma or heart disease.
  • 55+µg/m³Unhealthy. Everyone should reduce exposure and clean the indoor air.

Act four · The fine print

The receipts

What is PM2.5?

Fine particles about 30× thinner than a human hair — small enough to slip through your lungs and into your bloodstream. We measure them inµg/m³: micrograms of particle mass in a cubic metre of air.

The math

PM2.5 here is 61.5 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 61.5/22 × 7 = 20 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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