Air Quality Advisory Denver Metro/Front Range:Issued: 3/27/2024 2:05:00 PM Residential Burning Unrestricted - No Action Day Effective: 3/27/2024 4:00:00 PM - 3/28/2024 4:00:00 PM Gusty, westerly winds and good atmospheric mixing will result in Good air quality and visibility through Thursday afternoon. Other Areas: No advisories issued |
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook Issued: 3/27/2024 1:59:00 PMFRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 2:00 PM MDT 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 category 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 category on Wednesday and Thursday. Visibility on Thursday is expected to be Good. Issued: 3/27/2024 7:46:00 AM FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 7:45 AM MDT Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday. Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are possible from Denver, and northward along the Platte River Valley towards Weld County, including Greeley. In these areas, unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Wednesday. Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday. Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday. Visibility on Wednesday is expected to be Good to Moderate. Issued: 3/27/2024 1:59:00 PM COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 2:00 PM MDT 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. To temporarily relocate to an area with better air quality, consider using this map (https://fire.airnow.gov/) to identify the best area closest to you. IF VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 5 MILES IN SMOKE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SMOKE HAS REACHED LEVELS THAT ARE UNHEALTHY. Issued: 3/27/2024 7:47:00 AM COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 7:45 AM MDT 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. To temporarily relocate to an area with better air quality, consider using this map (https://fire.airnow.gov/) to identify the best area closest to you. IF VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 5 MILES IN SMOKE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SMOKE HAS REACHED LEVELS THAT ARE UNHEALTHY. |
Open Burning Forecast 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AMThose who have permits for Open Burning, that is burning of waste materials or vegetation outside, can burn today (3/27/2024) between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. Remember, you must observe all fire restrictions or fire bans that may apply to your operation. For more information on local restrictions and fire safety, please contact your local sheriff's office or fire department. The next open burn forecast will be issued tomorrow at 9 AM. |