Northwest Territories - 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
Friday Friday night Saturday Saturday night
Fort Simpson N/A 2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
Fort Smith 1
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
Inuvik 1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk
Norman Wells 2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
2
Low Risk
Yellowknife 1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk
1
Low Risk

1. Forecast issued at: 6:00 AM MDT Friday 20 March 2026