Current Air Quality & Forecast
Air Quality Forecast
November 2 – November 6: Conditions this week will be dominated by transitions between low-pressure troughs and high-pressure ridges. Temperatures will start off seasonably cool with highs in the 60s at the coast and lower 70s inland before a warming trend begins Wednesday as highs may reach into the low 80s. Lows are generally in the upper 40s to 50s across the region. There is a moderate chance of light showers on Tuesday along the coast and across Santa Cruz County, but the forecast area will be otherwise dry until another upper-level low arrives just before the weekend. The alternating weather patterns, possible rain, and steady onshore flows will prevent atmospheric stagnation and help maintain GOOD AQIs for PM2.5 (smoke) and PM10 (dust). Ozone production will be at normal levels and within State standards. Therefore, Ozone AQIs are also expected to be GOOD.
MBARD Smoke Sensor Network
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