Yukon - Air Quality Health Index - Summary

This table shows a summary of current Air Quality Health Index values and forecast maximums¹
Location and sub-locations	Observed Conditions	Forecast Maximums
Location and sub-locations	Observed Conditions	Friday night	Saturday	Saturday night	Sunday
Whitehorse	1 Low Risk	2 Low Risk	2 Low Risk	2 Low Risk	2 Low Risk

1. Forecast issued at: 5:00 PM MST Friday 31 July 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +

Low Risk
(1–3)

Moderate Risk
(4–6)

High Risk
(7–10)

Very
High
Risk

Health Message

This table is a summary of air quality health messages by category

Health Risk	Air Quality Health Index	Health Messages
Health Risk	Air Quality Health Index	At Risk Population*	General Population
Low Risk	1–3	Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.	Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.
Moderate Risk	4–6	Consider reducing strenuous outdoor activities if you have symptoms.	No need to modify activities unless symptoms appear.
High Risk	7–10	Reduce strenuous outdoor activities.	Consider reducing activities if symptoms appear.
Very High Risk	Above 10	Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.	Reduce or reschedule activities.

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