Air Quality Forecast

July 16 – July 20: Temperatures should cool down a bit as low pressure enters the region.  Along with the low-pressure, is an onshore wind pattern that will bring a return of marine stratus to coastal areas beginning Friday.  Expect cloudy mornings and eventual clear skies in the afternoons as the fog burns off.  The cool down and overnight fog should help abate any fire weather concerns as well. Temperatures will range from the low-50s to the mid-70s at the coast and mid-50s to low-90s inland. The slight cooldown will help keep ozone production at normal levels; therefore, ozone AQIs will remain GOOD.  Decent wind speeds in the Salinas Valley could bring PM10 AQIs to MODERATE.  Low pressure over the Pacific will help maintain decent ventilation, so expect PM2.5 AQIs to be GOOD as well.

MBARD Smoke Sensor Network

 

Regulatory Air Monitoring Stations