With wildfire smoke now increasing across eastern parts of Colorado, Air Quality Health Advisories/Alerts have been issued. Although increased particle pollution is anticipated throughout most of eastern Colorado, the biggest concern in the short-term is along and near the Interstate 25 corridor from the Wyoming state line southward through Ft. Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs, and as far south as Pueblo. Expect smoke to continue to increase across the region and likely linger through at least Tuesday morning. At this point, we do think there will be some slow improvement Tuesday afternoon but some uncertainty does continue in the forecast. Please stay tuned here for the very latest information as the situation continues to evolve.
Smoke on the horizon looking northeast from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport in Broomfield. Image courtesy of the Federal Aviation Administration
I would love to be able to the data you used to include in past announcements. The measurements of particulate matter, etc.
ReplyDeleteYou can access real-time fine particulate (smoke) data at fire.airnow.gov. Data, forecasts and advisories can also be found on our website at colorado.gov/airquality
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