Can I play and/or exercise outside during an air quality event?

Outdoor activity is not recommended when the air quality index is orange or higher.  With the AQI, the lower the number, the better and the colors are like a stoplight. 

  • Green (0-50) is great air quality and a go for normal activity. 
  • Yellow (51-100) is still good, but based on your sensitivity, you might want to think about your activity level.  
  • Orange (101-150) and red (151-200) indicate air quality is poor and you should stop and think about the potential impacts of your activities on your health. Monitor for symptoms.
  • Purple (201-300) indicates the air quality is very unhealthy and everyone is affected.
  • Maroon (301-500) indicates the air quality is hazardous.

Find out what the current air quality index is at www.AspenAirQuality.com

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1. Can I play and/or exercise outside during an air quality event?
2. I work outside. What should I do during an air quality event?
3. Where can I find regional, state, and national air quality and smoke monitor data and analysis?
4. Where can I find information about protecting myself from wildfire smoke during the COVID-19 pandemic?
5. How can I tell if wildfire smoke will impact my vacation to Aspen?
6. Should I still hike while on my trip in Aspen since there is wildfire smoke?
7. How can I keep my indoor air quality clean during a smoke event?