Holey Meadow Campground, Alta Sierra Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (6 October): Air quality in Holey Meadow Campground is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5 is moderate; PM10 is fair; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 60.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026): Air quality in Holey Meadow Campground is moderate. AQI improves to moderate; PM10 increases to moderate; NO2 decreases to fair; O3 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 46.4/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 60.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 43.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 35.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Poor | 60.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Poor | 60.1/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 3.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 3.3/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 8.3/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 46.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 46.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Moderate | 42.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 25.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Moderate | 46.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.0/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.5/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 5.9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
With little dense development around this part of Alta Sierra, local traffic emissions are modest. Woodland in the area offers some natural filtering of particles from traffic. On some days, pollution drifting in from farther away outweighs local sources. Levels are generally highest right next to busy roads and drop off quickly with distance.
From December to February, temperatures near 6°C let smoke and particles from wood burning and traffic build up, especially on cold, still mornings. From May to September, strong sunshine and temperatures around 27°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Day to day, calm and dry conditions let pollution build, while wind and rain clear it away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in California
Is air quality bad in Holey Meadow Campground right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall air quality in Holey Meadow Campground is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 60.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 60.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Holey Meadow Campground?
On 7 October 2026, air quality conditions in Holey Meadow Campground will be better than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 46.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 46.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Holey Meadow Campground?
From December to February, temperatures near 6°C let smoke and particles from wood burning and traffic build up, especially on cold, still mornings. From May to September, strong sunshine and temperatures around 27°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. Day to day, calm and dry conditions let pollution build, while wind and rain clear it away.
Are air quality levels in Holey Meadow Campground 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |