Current Air Quality & Forecast
Air Quality Forecast
September 29 – October 3: As low pressure exits the region to the east, expect high pressure to build and an increase in temperatures to above seasonal levels. As the low moves eastward, expect a northerly offshore wind pattern that will increase fire danger for inland and high-altitude areas. At the immediate coast, marine stratus will keep things relatively cool in the mornings. Northerly flow should last through Thursday. Beyond that, high pressure will continue through the weekend. Temperatures will range from the mid-50s to the low-80s at the coast and mid-50s to low-100s inland. Despite elevated temperatures inland, ozone production will be at normal levels; therefore, ozone AQIs will remain GOOD. As high-pressure builds, expect a reduction in atmospheric ventilation and as a result MODERATE PM2.5 AQIs. 20 mph wind speeds with up to 30 mph gusts in the Salinas Valley could bring PM10 (dust) AQIs to MODERATE.
More Information: Timber Fire and Plaskett Fire Smoke Outlook
MBARD Smoke Sensor Network
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