Current Air Quality & Forecast
Air Quality Forecast
October 2 – October 6: High pressure over the weekend will elevate temperatures across the region. The NWS has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for interior locations within Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties. Hot and dry conditions paired with overnight offshore winds will create elevated fire weather conditions. A minor low pressure system will migrate to the region on Monday; however, this will be short lived as ridging will build again keeping conditions hot and dry throughout the week. At the coast, a compressed marine layer will not provide respite from the heat; therefore, expect hot and dry conditions there as well. Temperatures will range from the high-50s to the mid-80s at the coast and low-60s to low-100s inland. Despite elevated temperatures inland, ozone production will be at normal levels; therefore, ozone AQIs will remain GOOD. As high-pressure remains, expect a reduction in atmospheric ventilation and as a result MODERATE PM2.5 (smoke) AQIs. 20 mph wind speeds with up to 30 mph gusts in the Salinas Valley could bring PM10 (dust) AQIs to MODERATE
MBARD Smoke Sensor Network
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