Air Quality Forecast

July 31 – August 5: High pressure over the region on Friday and through the weekend will bring elevated temperatures and increased risk of fire danger. Modeling indicates a regional reduction in onshore flow; however, inland heating may promote the local development of marine stratus regulating coastal temperatures. Temperatures will range from the mid-50s to the low-80s at the coast and low-60s to mid-100s inland. Despite elevated temperatures inland, ozone production will be at normal levels; therefore, ozone AQIs will remain GOOD.  20 mph wind speeds with 30 mph gusts in the Salinas Valley along with dry conditions could bring PM10 AQIs to MODERATE.  As high pressure remains over the region, atmospheric stagnation will promote the accumulation of PM2.5 (smoke) , thus PM2.5 AQIs may become MODERATE.

MBARD Smoke Sensor Network

 

Regulatory Air Monitoring Stations