Welcome back from what was hopefully a relaxing weekend. Over the weekend a couple more fires popped up around the Northwest that are impacting Idaho's air quality. Light winds are forecast today which will keep smoke in the region and let it linger. Smoke impacts today will be evident with light smoke aloft transported from Washington and Oregon into the Treasure Valley and north. Concentrations look to be higher over central Idaho and along the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene corridor tonight into Tuesday. Smoke near the surface after sunset may be trapped and increase in concentration overnight before dispersing the next morning.
Overall, air quality is forecast to be in the GOOD category today and tomorrow except for the Treasure Valley and St. Marie's where it is forecast to be in the MODERATE category today and tomorrow.
Data source: USFS BlueSky: Forecast near-surface smoke valid at 0400, August 5th (MDT).
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