Wildfire smoke will remain a health hazard for Prince George into Wednesday, with the city continuing to be under a special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada.
The statement was first issued on the weekend, and smoky conditions have persisted, even through Tuesday's rain. The latest update came early Wednesday morning.
Fires burning west and northwest of the city are attributed by Firesmoke.ca as being the source of most of that smoke.
People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke include seniors, pregnant people, smokers, infants and young children, people who work outdoors, people involved in strenuous outdoor exercise and people with an existing illness or chronic health condition.
Those who are more likely to be impacted should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors or seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms, the weather agency recommends.
- Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke
- Actions can include using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system and/or a certified portable air purifier that can filter fine particles.
- When spending time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke.
- Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health.
- Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke.
- Take care of your mental health.
- Learn more at canada.ca/wildfire-smoke.
A mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast for Wednesday with a high of 24 C, with sun and cloud Thursday and a predicted high of 23 C.
There's a 60 per cent chance of showers and cloudy skies Friday, with an anticipated high of 19 C, warming to 22 C with a mix of sun and cloud on Saturday and a rainy 21 C on Sunday.
