Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook
Monday, February 6, 2012, 3:00 PM:
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Monday and Tuesday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good-to-Moderate range on Monday and Tuesday. Unusually sensitive people in Denver should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Monday when fine particulate matter levels are in the Moderate category.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Monday and Tuesday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations in the Denver area are expected to be in the Good category on Monday and Tuesday.
Visibility in Denver is expected to be Moderate on Tuesday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Monday, February 6, 2012, 3:00 PM:
Light smoke from controlled burns in Colorado and other western states could affect parts of the state this week.
For satellite analysis of smoke over the U.S., visit: http://www.firedetect.noaa.gov/viewer.htm
IF VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 5 MILES IN SMOKE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD DUE TO A WILDFIRE OR CONTROLLED BURN, SMOKE HAS REACHED LEVELS THAT ARE UNHEALTHY. If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill.