Air Quality Health Index

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
Monday night Tuesday Tuesday night Wednesday
Whitehorse 2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
1. Forecast issued at: 5:00 PM MST Monday 22 June 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
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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