Air Quality Alert — Sanders County, Montana
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Current Status
😷 Active: Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued August 2 at 9:12AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Chouteau, Flathead, Glacier, Hill, Lake, Liberty, Lincoln, Pondera, Sanders, Teton, Toole counties in effect until 9AM on 08/03/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/02/2026, particulate levels in Libby are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/02/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Cut Bank, Dillon, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre, Helena, Lewistown, Malta, Missoula and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State
Effective August 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Air Quality Alert
Severity
unknown
Issued By
NWS Great Falls MT
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Air Quality Alert mean for Sanders County, Montana?
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Is this Air Quality Alert currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Air Quality Alert alerts for Sanders County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Air Quality Alert is also in effect for Chouteau County, Flathead County, Glacier County, Liberty County, Toole County, Hill County, Lake County, Lincoln County, Pondera County, Teton County.