FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 1:35 PM MDT
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday. On Wednesday,
unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion from noon to 8 PM.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Visibility in Denver is expected to be Good on Wednesday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 1:45 PM MDT
An increase in smoke from out-of-state wildfires will be possible starting on Thursday across, at minimum, western parts of Colorado. No major health impacts are anticipated at this time, but we will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more forecast information becomes available.
Light to moderate concentrations of smoke are also possible near small wildfires and prescribed burns around the state.
What if there is a wildfire or smoke in your area?
The focus of the Colorado Smoke Outlook is on large fires (e.g., greater than 100 acres in size). Nevertheless, smoke from smaller fires, prescribed fires, and/or smoke from new fires not yet known to
CDPHE air quality meteorologists may cause locally heavy smoke. If there is smoke in your neighborhood, see the public health recommendations below.
Public health recommendations for areas affected by smoke:
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. IF VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 5 MILES IN SMOKE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SMOKE HAS REACHED LEVELS THAT ARE UNHEALTHY.
