Another day of smoky skies in the north

We're still mostly in the GOOD and MODERATE air quality categories across the state while Twin Falls has seen some time in the UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS category this morning. Forecasts for today and tomorrow have some of the state staying in the GOOD category while the Treasure Valley, McCall, central Idaho (along the western border with Oregon and Washington), and the southern Panhandle are forecast to be in the MODERATE category today and tomorrow.

Not much has changed smoke-wise. We still expect to see some lingering smoke due to light winds with smoke impacts evident over the southern Panhandle, central Idaho, south-central Idaho along the NV/UT border, and into the Treasure Valley. The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene corridor and the southern Panhandle will see higher concentrations, as well as the northern Panhandle and down into the Palouse. Some fires burning near the ID/NV border and a new fire near Mountain Home will contribute to some higher readings this morning in the Magic Valley. And of course, smoke near the surface may get trapped overnight and increase in concentration before mixing out the next morning.

Data source: NOAA-HRRR Smoke:  Forecast near-surface smoke valid at 0500, August 7th (MDT).