01PSI: a longer view of air quality
The 24-hour PSI expresses air quality as an index. Its averaging period differs from 1-hour PM2.5, so their numbers cannot be compared directly. For tomorrow’s plans, refer to the official 24-hour PSI forecast and corresponding health advisory.
Read the official explanation ↗02PM2.5: watch short-term changes
The 1-hour PM2.5 reading measures fine-particle concentration over the past hour, in µg/m³. During haze, it helps you interpret current air quality and plan immediate activities. A short-term change does not describe the whole day.
See the latest official guidance ↗03Don’t judge air quality by the sky
Photos, distant views and visibility cannot replace measured air-quality data. Winds can carry smoke from regional forest fires. Dry weather, rainfall and wind direction influence haze. Check the readings and official updates before heading out.
Understand how haze forms ↗