Air Quality Summary Report - Pioneer Fire - Saturday, September 17

Air Quality Summary Report - Pioneer Fire             For: Friday, September 17, 2016 

ARA: John Washington (jwashington@fs.fed.us)                    ARA (T): Mike McGown (McGown.Michael@epa.gov)   

FIRE, WEATHER AND SMOKE SYNOPSIS Weather:  A cold front moving onshore over the northwest will increase clouds today. High temperatures will be up to 65 on the ridge tops and 70s in the valleys. Relative Humidity values of 20 to 25 percent are expected in the lower valleys with 20 to 30 percent relative humidity values in the higher elevations. Winds will be from the southwest in the afternoon on ridge tops at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts to 25 in the afternoon, valley winds will be upslope at 5 to 15 mph.   Fire Activity: Minimal fire activity is expected again today. Creeping and smoldering can be expected. Isolated single tree and group tree torching can be expected as fuels continue to dry.

Smoke Summary:  Reduced fire activity resulted in considerably less smoke production yesterday. Smoke production today should be similar to yesterday. Today, any smoke impacts will be minimal.  Some smoke may settle into the valleys in the overnight hours. Although the Lowman area may still see some smoke, air quality has improved. 
 
Air Quality Outlook  (smoke related)

Sites with air quality monitors (based on concentration PM 2.5 µg/m^3 24-hr avg.)
Site	Yesterday		Today		Tomorrow		Comments for Today (9/17/16)
Bruce Meadows	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Fairfield	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Garden City	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Garden Valley  School & ICP/Helibase	Good		Moderate		Good		High concentrations through the morning, then clearing.
Idaho City	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Ketchum	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Meridian	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Nampa	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Lowman	Moderate		USG		Moderate		Elevated concentrations.
Stanley	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Salmon	Good		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Sites without a monitor
Site		Today		Tomorrow		Comments for Today
Lucky Peak Rec. Area		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Centerville		Good		Good		Clear conditions.
Disclaimer: Conditions may change quickly. These predictions are based on anticipated weather and fire activity.

  


























  

USG – Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Other Websites with Smoke Related Information

For areas without a monitor use the Visibility method to help protect your health from Smoke: https://nmtracking.org

 

Information about Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: http://www.cdc.gov/features/wildfires/

                                                   

Idaho Smoke Blog: https://idsmoke.blogspot.com