DEQ has stopped issuing daily smoke forecasts due to reduced wildfire activity and improved air quality throughout the state. All areas in Idaho, outside the 5 Indian Reservation boundaries, have been in the Good air quality category for the past few weeks. Air quality is forecast to remain in the Good air quality category for at least the next couple of days.
To find an air quality forecast for your area, visit the DEQ's Daily Air Quality Reports and Forecasts webpage.
DEQ will start issuing daily smoke forecasts again if wildfire activity increases.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
10/01/14 Idaho DEQ Smoke Forecast
DEQ has stopped issuing daily smoke forecasts due to reduced wildfire activity and improved air quality throughout the state. Air quality is forecast to remain in the Good air quality category for at least the next couple of days.
To find an air quality forecast for your area, visit the DEQ's Daily Air Quality Reports and Forecasts webpage.
DEQ has installed a monitor in Riggins. http://app.airsis.com/USFS/fleet.aspx
DEQ has installed a monitor in Lowell. http://app.airsis.com/USFS/fleet.aspx
o Riggins monitor is #1001
o Lowell monitor is #1002
View real time smoke monitoring at: http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=topics.smoke_wildfires
View DEQ near-real time monitoring at: http://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/
To find information on wildfire activity, visit Inciweb
DEQ will start issuing daily smoke forecasts again if wildfire activity increases.Smoke forecasts are dependent on predicted fire growth and weather. If conditions change unexpectedly, impacts could occur. When visibility starts to go below 5 miles, sensitive groups should minimize outdoor activities. Everyone else should minimize prolonged or physical activity outdoors.
Refer to the Smoke and Health Tab on the Idaho Smoke Information Blog for additional health information.
Smoke forecasts are dependent on predicted fire growth and weather. If conditions change unexpectedly, impacts could occur. When visibility starts to go below 5 miles, sensitive groups should minimize outdoor activities. Everyone else should minimize prolonged or physical activity outdoors. Refer to the Smoke and Health Tab on the Idaho Smoke Information Blog for additional health information.
Your eyes are your best tools to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Even if you smell smoke, the air quality may still be good.
AQI Category
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Visibility (miles)
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Good
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11+
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Moderate
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6-10
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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3-5
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Unhealthy
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1½ -2¾
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Very Unhealthy
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1-1¼
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Hazardous
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Less than 1
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