View of Cold Mountain, Shining Rock Wilderness

 

Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

 
View of Shining Rock Wilderness
Last updated: January 15, 2009 at 4:00 PM EST

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Today's Ozone Data
Current 8-hr average concentration (ppm) 0.041
Current 1-hr average concentration (ppm) 0.030
Yesterday's Ozone Data
Maximum 8-hr average concentration (ppm) 0.058
Maximum 1-hr average concentration (ppm) 0.143
Seasonal Ozone Exposure
Ozone exposure so far this season (W126 value) 40.391
Number of hours the ozone has been greater than or equal to 0.100 ppm 126 
Current Meteorology
Temperature (oF) 17 
Relative humidity (%) 54 
Wind Speed (mph) 5 
Wind Direction (degrees true) 344 
Precipitation in last hour (inches) n/a 
Yesterday's Meteorology
Minimum Temperature (oF) 7 
Maximum Temperature (oF) 37 
Minimum Relative Humidity (%) 20 
Maximum Relative Humidity (%) 89 
Minimum Wind Speed (mph) 1 
Maximum Wind Speed (mph) 11