Does Cowichan Lake get wildfire smoke in summer?

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Vancouver Island, including the Lake Cowichan and Youbou area, generally sees less wildfire smoke than mainland British Columbia, but smoke from distant fires can drift over the region for a few days in late July through September in some years. Conditions change quickly and many summers stay clear. Because forecasts for the lake are often generalized from distant stations, we measure air quality on-site with an IQAir AirVisual Outdoor monitor at the property, so guests can check the actual PM2.5 reading rather than a regional estimate.

Cowichan Lake air quality, measured live at Aera Cabins