Air Quality Forecast

March 12 – March 16: High pressure to the south along with low-pressure to the north has sandwiched the Central Coast into a zonal flow pattern, inducing onshore flow and pleasant conditions.  As the weekend closes out, high pressure will migrate over the region from the Pacific, bringing warm temperatures and minor heat risk. Monday and Tuesday will perhaps be the warmest days for the forecast period. Temperatures will range from the high-40s to the low-80s at the coast and mid-40s to low-90s inland. Ozone levels should remain below State standards; therefore, ozone AQIs will be GOOD. As conditions stabilize and wind speeds decease, PM10 (dust) AQIs in the Salinas Valley will be GOOD as well. Additionally, stable conditions induced by the incoming high-pressure will reduce ventilation and could bring AQIs into the MODERATE range.

Particulate Matter Sensor Network

 

Regulatory Air Monitoring Stations