Bay Area Faces Unhealthy Air Quality Due to Stagnant Conditions

Spare the Air alert issued as pollution levels rise, but winds and rain later this week may bring relief.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air alert on Sunday, banning wood burning and advising sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities.
Stagnant atmospheric conditions, combined with pollution from local and Central Valley sources, have caused unhealthy air quality in parts of the region.
Forecasters expect moderate improvements by Sunday night as winds increase, with full clearing anticipated by Monday due to stronger north-northeast winds.
Temperatures are expected to drop significantly by Monday morning, with frost possible in some interior areas of the North Bay.
Rain is forecast later in the week, with a stronger low-pressure system potentially bringing substantial rainfall by the weekend.