Worst air pollution The Forks - Winnipeg, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in The Forks is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 31.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in The Forks is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 30.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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The Forks's air quality benefits from its river-confluence open setting, with Main Street traffic nearby the modest local source amid otherwise favourable riverside ventilation.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
31.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
25.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
30.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in The Forks right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in The Forks is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 31.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The Forks?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in The Forks will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 30.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in The Forks?
The air over The Forks varies through the year, influenced by its riverside market at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. Air quality tends to dip during hot, humid summer lulls, and again on the coldest winter nights when heating smoke lingers close to the ground. Strong prairie winds usually clear the air within a day or two.
Are air quality levels in The Forks 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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