Good to Moderate Air Quality Expected to Continue

August 25, 2023: Today’s #AQI is forecast to range from the GOOD to MODERATE categories. The smoke and haze is expected to clear over the West Central Mountains and Treasure Valley on Saturday. Smoke and haze will likely increase slightly on Saturday afternoon over North Idaho and remain slightly elevated through the weekend. Southern Idaho air quality looks to remain good through the weekend. Forecast warmer temperatures and increased winds over the weekend could increase fire activity and affect local air quality.

Video: HRRR-NCEP-Smoke Near Surface Smoke initialized 12Z (6am MDT) 25 August 2023 shows that the western Canadian, Central Washington, northern California, and Central Oregon fires continue to produce thick smoke across portions of the Pacific Northwest while light to moderate concentrations are expected for parts of Idaho this weekend. Light to moderate smoke and haze are currently observed in the West Central Mountains, North Idaho, and the Treasure Valley.