This is the Denver Metro Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Wednesday, December 7, 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 Thursday, December 8, 2016. Poor visibility and an exceedance of the state visibility standard are expected on Thursday. Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected. No other air quality advisories are in effect.
Limited atmospheric mixing and cold, stagnant weather conditions will produce poor visibility on Thursday.
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), Wednesday, 12/7/2016 the highest AQI value was 33 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:
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 2:15 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 category on Wednesday, and in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday. Moderate concentrations are most likely in the Denver Metro area and northward along the Front Range urban corridor, including Fort Collins and Greeley. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing heavy or prolonged exertion in these areas on 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 in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday. 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 recommendation, please see Fine Particulate Matter above.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Thursday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 2:00 PM MST
Light to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.