Worst air pollution The Forks - Winnipeg, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): 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 7:00 AM (O3: 37.3/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in The Forks is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 24.0/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Fair
37.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
30.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
24.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in The Forks right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in The Forks is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 37.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in The Forks?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in The Forks will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 24.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 24.0/100).
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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