The highest AQ index in Minnesota (as of 19:00 CDT) is currently the Central Minnesota area. Ozone (OZONE) is measuring at 43 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Over the next few days, the highest Particle Pollution (PM2.5) will be in the Mississippi River Valley area. It is forecasted to be Good, meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
A strong cold front will push through the area on Friday with possible severe weather in southeast MN. The cold front will bring much cooler temepratures and very clean air into the area. Air quality will be Green (Good) across the state. Saturday will be mostly sunny and cool with Green air quality. Sunday will be similar to Saturday but with temperatures climbing back towards normal. AQIs will edge higher but will remain Green.
| 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.