FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 2:00 PM MST
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are most likely for locations throughout the Northern Colorado Front Range region, including the Denver Metro area, Fort Collins, and Greeley. In these areas
unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Wednesday and Thursday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range category on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate conditions are most likely near busy roadways within the Denver Metro Area during the evening hours of 6-10 PM Wednesday and the morning hours of 7-11 AM on Thursday. See fine particulate matter for health messaging.
Visibility on Thursday is expected to be Poor.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK
Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 2:00 PM MST
Light to moderate concentrations of smoke are 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.
