Worst air pollution Meewasin Valley Trail - Saskatoon, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Meewasin Valley Trail is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 51.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Meewasin Valley Trail is fair. AQI worsens to fair; NO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Meewasin Valley Trail's air quality benefits from its extensive riverside greenway setting, offering some of Saskatoon's cleanest air away from major roads.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Medium

51.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

51.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

12.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

37.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

26.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

34.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

16.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

23.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Meewasin Valley Trail right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Meewasin Valley Trail is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 31.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 51.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Meewasin Valley Trail?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Meewasin Valley Trail will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.8/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Meewasin Valley Trail?

Air quality in Meewasin Valley Trail shifts noticeably across the seasons, shaped by its riverside pathway through the heart of Saskatoon. Winter's stiller, colder spells can trap local emissions close to the ground, while summer heat and dry conditions sometimes bring smoke drifting down from northern wildfires. The flat, exposed landscape means wind usually disperses pollution fairly quickly once it picks up.

Are air quality levels in Meewasin Valley Trail based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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