Current Air Quality & Forecast
Air Quality Forecast
February 26 – March 2: Thursday through Saturday will see a warming trend as the latest low-pressure system moves off to the east. Beginning on Sunday and continuing through Monday, the next low-pressure system will move into the region and bring chances of precipitation to the area. This system will more than likely not be impactful with precipitation probabilities maxing out at 20% Sunday night/Monday morning. Coastal ranges will likely see at most 0.25” or perhaps less. Temperatures will range from the low-50s to the mid-70s at the coast and mid-40s to low-80s inland. Ozone levels should remain below State standards; therefore, ozone AQIs will remain GOOD. Moisture should keep PM10 (dust) AQIs in the Salinas Valley at GOOD as well. As low-pressure remains in the region, decent ventilation should help clear out any PM2.5 (smoke). As conditions stabilize following the passage of the low-pressure system, AQIs could reach into the MODERATE-UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS range. This is especially true for the San Lorenzo Valley where woodsmoke usage due to cooler conditions can exacerbate air quality.
Particulate Matter Sensor Network