Air Quality Advisory for 5 northern counties lifted

 

Clearing expected tomorrow

Today’s AQI is forecast to be in the GOOD to MODERATE categories across the state. 

Recent precipitation has dampened fire behavior and helped clear the air. Light to moderate smoke and haze will move into North Idaho this afternoon and linger through the day but precipitation will help to limit the concentration. Light to moderate smoke and haze will move into the Central Mountains and southwestern Idaho tomorrow morning. Clearing is expected tomorrow morning in northern Idaho followed by Central Idaho later.

Video: The HRRR-NCEP-Smoke Near Surface Smoke initialized at 6:00 a.m. MDT on August 22, 2023.

Air Quality Advisory - Coeur d'Alene Reservation

 

Air Quality Advisory

Coeur d’Alene Reservation  

 

Time / Date:	9:30 AM Aug 21, 2023
Location:	Kootenai and Benewah County on Coeur d’Alene Reservation
Action:	CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OR THIS OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Cause of Air Pollution:	Wild fires in BC, WA, ID and Oregon with wind direction can increase air pollution levels in our area, these conditions could remain the same through today but increase smoke could move in this week with increase  winds and changes to direction.
AQI and AQI Category:	Current Conditions: AQI  = 60 Moderate A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather service due to low humidity and high winds, sensitive* people should be cautious and stay indoors. Avoid any outdoor activities until conditions improve. Go to the links on the bottom of this page for more detailed information.   Air quality is expected to stay the same today with a new low pressure front moving into our area . Wind direction could increase smoke levels but be aware of changing conditions to protect your health and limit exertion outdoors when smoke is visible.
Pollutant (s):	Fine particulate from wildfire smoke
Restrictions in Effect Until:	No open burning until conditions improve call in for updates
Next Update:	Wed Aug 23rd by 10am
Contact:	Les Higgins(208) 686-8101 or (208) 659 2275

Air Quality Advisory in Effect - Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties

 

Relief today before some smoke moves back in tomorrow

Today’s AQI is forecast to be in the GOOD category for most of Idaho while the northern Idaho counties and the areas surrounding the Ridge Creek fire could see air quality in the UNHEALTHY category. Shifting winds today will provide relief by pushing the thick smoke and haze in northern Idaho westward though moderate smoke and haze will move back into the area tomorrow morning. Light to moderate smoke and haze from central Oregon fires will begin to move back into the Central Mountains and southwestern Idaho later tomorrow morning.

Video: The HRRR-NCEP-Smoke Near Surface Smoke model initialized at 6:00 a.m. MDT on August 21, 2023 and valid at 6:00 p.m. MDT August 21, 2023

 

Air Quality Advisory for 5 Northern Counties

Air Quality Advisory - Coeur d'Alene Reservation

 

      Air Quality Advisory

  Coeur d’Alene Reservation  

 

Time / Date:	11:30 AM Aug 18, 2023
Location:	Kootenai and Benewah County on Coeur d’Alene Reservation
Action:	CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OR THIS OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Cause of Air Pollution:	Wild fires in BC, WA, ID and Oregon with wind direction can increase air pollution levels in our area, these conditions could improve through today but increase smoke could move back this weekend with increase winds.
AQI and AQI Category:	Current Conditions: AQI  = 26 Good Range A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather service due to low humidity and high winds, sensitive* people should be cautious and stay indoors. Avoid any outdoor activities until conditions improve. Go to the links on the bottom of this page for more detailed information.   Air quality is expected to decrease today with a new pressure front moving into our area . Wind direction could increase smoke levels but be aware of changing conditions to protect your health and limit exertion outdoors when smoke is visible.
Pollutant (s):	Fine particulate from wildfire smoke
Restrictions in Effect Until:	No open burning until conditions improve call in for updates
Next Update:	Monday Aug 21st  by 10am
Contact:	Les Higgins(208) 686-8101 or (208) 659 2275

Smoky weekend with some clearing on Sunday

Today’s AQI is forecasted to be in the GOOD to UNHEALTHY range with the highest concentrations in the areas surrounding the Ridge Creek and East fires and the North Idaho counties.

Smoke will pulse in and out of North Idaho today before becoming more concentrated and covering most of the area. It will linger through most of the weekend until the winds shift on Sunday and it begins to drift west. Valley County residents can expect localized smoke and haze from the East fire today before the smoke moves east to the East Central Mountains this afternoon and into the Treasure Valley overnight. The smoke will stick around the Central Mountains for the weekend. Thicker concentrations of smoke from the west central Oregon fires will move into southwestern Idaho this afternoon before a wind shift on Sunday morning will push the smoke westward, providing some clearing on Sunday for south Idaho.

Video: The HRRR-NCEP-Smoke Near Surface Smoke model initialized at 6:00 a.m. MDT on August 18, 2023

Air Quality Advisory in Effect for Bonner and Boundary County