Indoor Burning Restrictions in Effect
This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Monday, December 12, 2016:
An Action Day for Visibility is now in effect for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area . Indoor Burning Restrictions and requests to limit driving are now in effect until at least 4 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Tuesday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.
Limited atmospheric ventilation will cause Poor visibility on Tuesday.
For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
A poorly maintained vehicle pollutes more than a well maintained one. If you must drive, properly maintain your vehicle. We’ll all breathe easier!
At 2PM (MST), Monday, 12/12/2016 the highest AQI value was 47 for Particulate less than 2.5 micrometers which indicates Good air quality.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook
FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Monday, December 12, 2016, 2:30 PM MST
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. Moderate concentrations are most likely within the Denver Metro area. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in these areas on Monday and Tuesday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Monday and Tuesday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Monday and Tuesday. Moderate concentrations are most likely in the Denver Metro area near busy roadways, particularly between the hours of 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM. For health recommendations, please see Fine Particulate Matter above.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Tuesday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Monday, December 12, 2016, 2:30 PM MST
Light to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.
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