The highest AQ index in Minnesota (as of 7:00 CST) is currently the Central Minnesota area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 34 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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.
For Friday afternoon, Arctic air is spilling into the state behind a cold front. Air quality is improving to Green (Good) in all areas with the arrival of the Arctic airmass and gusty northwest winds. The peak of the cold will arrive late tonight and Saturday. There will be a light breeze that will bring dangerous wind chills, and the air movement should also keep the air stirred enough to keep AQIs mainly Green. High pressure will be centered over the area on Saturday night and Sunday, and particulate AQIs may increase to Yellow (Moderate) due to air stagnation.
| 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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Below is a list of counties in Minnesota. Click on any county below and you'll get a list of cities where we provide AQ index forecasts.