Yellowknife - Air Quality Health Index

ORANGE WARNING - AIR QUALITY

Observed ConditionsFootnote †

Calculated at: 3:00 PM MDT Monday 6 July 2026

10+Very High Risk




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Low Risk
(1-3)

Moderate Risk
(4-6)

High Risk
(7-10)

Very High Risk



At-Risk Population:

  • Avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion.
  • Find out if you are at risk

General Population:

  • Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 8:18 AM MDT Monday 6 July 2026

Monday

10+ - Very High Risk

Monday night

10 - High Risk except

*10+ - very high risk in Smoke

*

Tuesday

3 - Low Risk except

*8 - high risk in Smoke

*

Tuesday night

2 - Low Risk

Who is at risk?

People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.

To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, or your physician.

Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.

Did you know...?

If you have respiratory or heart problems, you should always pay attention to your symptoms, even when the level of risk is low.


The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Health and Social Services.

ORANGE WARNING - AIR QUALITY
AQHIScale

Observed ConditionsFootnote †


10+ Very High Risk

Calculated at:

3:00 PM MDT Monday 6 July 2026

 

Forecast Maximums


Monday
10+ Very High Risk



Monday night
10 - High Risk except

*10+ - very high risk in Smoke




Tuesday
3 - Low Risk except

*8 - high risk in Smoke




Tuesday night
2 - Low Risk




Issued at:

8:18 AM MDT Monday 6 July 2026

 

The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories Departments of Environment and Climate Change and Health and Social Services.

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