Dust Risk-Based Forecast | Maricopa County
Updated On: 01/15/21 - 9:05 AM [View Previous Forecast]
Saturday

Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation
Wind: Light northeasterly winds
Wind: Light northeasterly winds
Sunday

Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation
Wind: Light and variable winds
Wind: Light and variable winds
Monday

Stagnation: Morning and evening stagnation
Wind: Light southwesterly winds
Wind: Light southwesterly winds
Tuesday

Stagnation: Morning stagnation
Wind: Easterly winds 10-20 mph
Wind: Easterly winds 10-20 mph
Wednesday

Stagnation: Evening stagnation
Wind: Easterly winds 5-15 mph becoming light and variable
Wind: Easterly winds 5-15 mph becoming light and variable
Forecast Discussion:
We are not expecting any major dust issues this week. High pressure over the region is causing fairly calm weather conditions over the area. With these calm conditions, we do anticipate elevated dust levels during the mornings and evenings, but we don't anticipate dust levels getting high enough to warrent elevating the dust risk level. Next Tuesday and Wednesday we are expecting a low pressure system to move through that should bring some rain to the area. This will help stabilize the soils in the area and help lower the chances of any dust issues. Overall, the dust risk is forecast to remain Low through the forecast period.- R. Nicoll
ADEQ Meteorologist