Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency

For the South ridge tops and North ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, go to: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu Please call our office if you have any questions.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities.

Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start almost immediately and easily from all causes. Fires can spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger.

For the North ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, go to: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and South ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities.

For the valleys and North ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, go to: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Monday, March 23, 2026, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the South ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities.

Saturday, March 21, 2026, is a code YELLOWair quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. For up to date forecasts, go to: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Friday, March 20, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Thursday, March 19, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Tuesday, March 18, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Monday, March 16, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Saturday, March 14, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Friday, March 13, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Thursday, March 12, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, visit: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

For the North ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For up to date forecasts and discussion, go to: airquality.climate.ncsu.edu

Monday, March 9, 2026, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and South ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities.