Whitehorse - Air Quality Health Index
Calculated at: 11:00 PM PDT Wednesday 18 March 2026
3Low Risk
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
+
Moderate Risk
(4-6)
High Risk
(7-10)
Very High Risk
At-Risk Population:
- Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- Find out if you are at risk
General Population:
- Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.
Issued at: 5:00 PM MST Wednesday 18 March 2026
Wednesday night
2
- Low Risk
Thursday
3
- Low Risk
Thursday night
3
- Low Risk
Friday
3
- 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...?
Avoiding just 10 miles of driving every week eliminates about 227 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions a year.
The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada and the Government of Yukon.
