The highest AQ index in Minnesota (as of 2:00 CST) is currently the Twin Cities area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 75 (Moderate). This means air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Over the next few days, the highest Ozone (OZONE) will be in the Central Minnesota area. It is forecasted to be Good, meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
High pressure across the region will promote cool temperatures through tonight, as well as light winds across southern Minnesota. However, winds have already increased and turned southerly across northwestern Minnesota as of this Friday afternoon, and the rest of the state will observe similar trends on Saturday in response to an incoming low pressure system. There is some potential for increased particle pollution Saturday to reach the Yellow (moderate) AQI category across portions of eastern and southern Minnesota, but the Green (good) AQI category is more likely statewide both today and Saturday. A cold frontal passage Saturday night will switch winds to the northwest on Sunday, and usher in cleaner air. An additional frontal passage early next week will prevent reduced air quality from stagnation, and so predominantly good air quality is forecast to continue.
| Range | 0 - 50 | 51 - 100 | 101 - 150 | 151 - 200 | 201 - 300 | 301 - 500 |
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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