diff --git a/vp9/encoder/vp9_noise_estimate.c b/vp9/encoder/vp9_noise_estimate.c
index 7bad344..8ba7de7 100644
--- a/vp9/encoder/vp9_noise_estimate.c
+++ b/vp9/encoder/vp9_noise_estimate.c
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@
       cpi->oxcf.aq_mode == CYCLIC_REFRESH_AQ &&
       cpi->oxcf.speed >= 5 &&
       cpi->resize_state == ORIG &&
+      cpi->resize_pending == 0 &&
       !cpi->use_svc &&
       cpi->oxcf.content != VP9E_CONTENT_SCREEN &&
       cpi->common.width >= 640 &&