Weather Alerts for Owyhee MountainsIssued by the National Weather Service |
 DENSE FOG ADVISORY |
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| OWYHEE MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: Lower Treasure Valley - Upper Treasure Valley - Upper Weiser River - Oregon Lower Treasure Valley |
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| Effective: Mon, 12/9 3:14am | Updated: Mon, 12/9 5:45am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 12/9 11:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, an extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. This includes Interstate 84 from Boise to Ontario and Highway 95 from Weiser to Council. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 2 PM MST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Information: Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. |
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 AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY |
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| OWYHEE MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: Lower Treasure Valley - Upper Treasure Valley - Upper Weiser River - Oregon Lower Treasure Valley |
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| Effective: Mon, 12/9 3:14am | Updated: Mon, 12/9 5:45am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 12/9 11:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, an extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. This includes Interstate 84 from Boise to Ontario and Highway 95 from Weiser to Council. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 2 PM MST Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Information: Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. |
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| AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY |
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| OWYHEE MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: West Central Mountains - Boise Mountains - Camas Prairie - Owyhee Mountains - Harney County - Baker County - Malheur County |
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| Effective: Mon, 12/9 3:14am | Updated: Mon, 12/9 5:45am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 12/9 11:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing. This is due to an inversion near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...In the valleys of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon below 4000 feet. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST /1 PM PST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Information: Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air. State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. |
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