Current Air Quality & Forecast
Air Quality Forecast
April 25 – April 29: Low-pressure and the ensuing cold front have kept temperatures mild in the Central Coast this week. Beginning Friday, a slight chance of precipitation is possible with rain totals accumulating at 0.05-0.1” in the Bay Area and perhaps slightly more along the central coast. The larger story is an increase in wind speeds as the cold front moves through the region. The NWS has hesitated to call a WIND ADVISORY, however, expect over 20 mph gusts. Beginning Saturday, influence from the passing cold front will cease, and a low-amplitude ridge should make for sunny and pleasant conditions through the beginning of next week. Temperatures will range from the mid-40s to low-70s at the coast and from the mid-40s to mid-70s inland. The cooling trend will keep ozone air quality levels GOOD. Unsettled weather will cause air mixing therefore, AQIs for PM2.5 (smoke) will be generally GOOD with occasional periods of MODERATE readings in the valleys in the late-night/early-morning hours. The AQI for PM10 (dust) should also remain GOOD.
PM2.5 (Smoke) Sensors