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Anacortes
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#1AnacortesPM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Ferry gateway to the San Juan Islands, wrapped in Puget Sound marine air, with waterfront hotels.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Orcas Island
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#2Orcas IslandPM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Largest San Juan Island, in the Olympics' rain shadow with cool marine air and small inns.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Lopez Island
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#3Lopez IslandPM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Flattest and quietest of the San Juan Islands, wrapped in the rain shadow's cool marine air.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Victoria / Saanich station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Victoria / Saanich station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Concrete
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#4ConcretePM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Skagit River gateway to the North Cascades, a forested mountain-valley base with cabins and motels.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Ganges (Salt Spring Island)
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#5Ganges (Salt Spring Island)PM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Main village of the Gulf Islands' largest island, in the rain shadow with cool marine air.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 1: Low risk (Duncan station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Duncan station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Poulsbo
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#6PoulsboPM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Scandinavian-heritage harbor town on Liberty Bay, wrapped in Puget Sound marine air, with inns.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Bainbridge Island
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#7Bainbridge IslandPM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Ferry-commute island across Puget Sound from Seattle, wrapped in steady marine air, with inns.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Friday Harbor
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#8Friday HarborPM2.5 2Checking road routesaves 1.0 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 2 µg/m³

San Juan Islands port in the Olympics' rain shadow, wrapped in cool marine air off Puget Sound, with inns and rentals.

60% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

60% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Victoria / Saanich station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Victoria / Saanich station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Victoria
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#9VictoriaPM2.5 2Checking road routesaves 1.0 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 2 µg/m³

A major British Columbia city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

60% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

60% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Victoria / Saanich station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Victoria / Saanich station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Still smoky
La Conner
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#10La ConnerPM2.5 2.4Checking road routesaves 0.8 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 2.4 µg/m³

Skagit Valley waterfront village on the Swinomish Channel, wrapped in tidal marine air, with inns.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2.4 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.4/22 × 7 = 0.8 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

52% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Sequim
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#11SequimPM2.5 2.5Checking road routesaves 0.8 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 2.5 µg/m³

Olympic Peninsula town in the mountains' rain shadow, one of the driest, sunniest spots on the Sound.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2.5 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.5/22 × 7 = 0.8 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

50% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Port Angeles
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#12Port AngelesPM2.5 2.5Checking road routesaves 0.8 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 2.5 µg/m³

Harbour town on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and gateway to Olympic National Park, cooled by marine air, with motels and rentals.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2.5 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.5/22 × 7 = 0.8 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

50% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 1: Low risk (WestShore station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the WestShore station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Whistler
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#13WhistlerPM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Coast Mountains resort near 2,200 feet north of Vancouver, with cool alpine air and a huge lodging base.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 1: Low risk (Whistler station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Whistler station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Pemberton
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#14PembertonPM2.5 1Checking road routesaves 1.3 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Farming valley town north of Whistler, ringed by glaciated peaks with cool mountain-valley air.

80% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

80% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 1: Low risk (Whistler station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Whistler station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Still smoky
Vashon Island
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#15Vashon IslandPM2.5 2.4Checking road routesaves 0.8 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 2.4 µg/m³

Ferry-only island in the middle of Puget Sound, wrapped in marine air, with farm-stay inns.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2.4 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.4/22 × 7 = 0.8 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

52% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Leavenworth
Cel-shaded illustration of Leavenworth
#16LeavenworthPM2.5 2.6Checking road routesaves 0.8 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 2.6 µg/m³

Bavarian-themed town in the Cascade foothills on the Wenatchee River, a mountain-valley base with plentiful inns and rentals.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2.6 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.6/22 × 7 = 0.8 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

48% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Parksville
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#17ParksvillePM2.5 3Checking road routesaves 0.6 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 3 µg/m³

Vancouver Island beach town on the Strait of Georgia, cooled by marine air, with resorts.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 3 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3/22 × 7 = 1.0 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
40% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 1: Low risk (Nanaimo / Parksville station)

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Nanaimo / Parksville station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Vanderhoof
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#18VanderhoofPM2.5 0Checking road routesaves 1.6 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 0 µg/m³

British Columbia community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

100% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Yakima
Cel-shaded illustration of Yakima
#19YakimaPM2.5 2Checking road routesaves 1.0 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 2 µg/m³

A major Washington city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

60% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

60% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Eugene
Cel-shaded illustration of Eugene
#20EugenePM2.5 2Checking road routesaves 1.0 cigs/wk

Oregon· PM2.5 2 µg/m³

A major Oregon city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

60% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2 µg/m³ here vs 5 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

60% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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What this means · Bellingham

Phew.

1.6cigarettes

per week, if this air holds

Act two · The scale

Where today lands

From a crisp horizon to smoke you can taste — here’s your reading on it.

5 µg/m³
CrispSome smokeHeavy smoke

Act three · The ladder

What each rung feels like

  • 0–3µg/m³Natural. About as clean as outdoor air realistically gets.
  • 3–5µg/m³Clean. Crisp, destination-worthy air.
  • 5–9µg/m³Good. Clean city air; most people will not notice anything today.
  • 9–15µg/m³Elevated. Usually no big deal today; sensitive lungs may notice hard exercise.
  • 15–35µg/m³Polluted. Smoke or traffic pollution is now worth acting on.
  • 35–55µg/m³Unhealthy. Symptoms become more likely, especially with asthma or heart disease.
  • 55+µg/m³Severe. Everyone should reduce exposure and clean the indoor air.

Act four · The fine print

The receipts

What is PM2.5?

Fine particles about 30× thinner than a human hair — small enough to slip through your lungs and into your bloodstream. We measure them inµg/m³: micrograms of particle mass in a cubic metre of air.

The math

PM2.5 here is 5 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 5/22 × 7 = 1.6 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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