Sunday, August 3, 2014

8-3-14 Air Quality Report

Smoke Synopsis:
Expect similar weather pattern as yesterday with partial cloud cover followed by afternoon thunderstorms.  Upper level smoke is being transported toward region from fires in Oregon and northern California.  General weather pattern is expected to hold through Monday.  New fires have also affected the air quality forecast for some cities.
Air Quality Outlook:
Site
Sunday
August 3, 2014

Monday
August 4, 2014

Tuesday
August 5, 2014

Comments
Brewster
USG
USG
Moderate

Chelan
Moderate
Moderate
Good

Colville
Good
Good
Good

Ellensburg
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
New fire nearby.
Entiat
Unhealthy
USG
USG

Leavenworth
USG
USG
USG
Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Malott
USG
USG
Moderate

Omak
Moderate
Moderate
Good

Twisp
USG
USG
USG
Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Winthrop
USG
USG
USG
Air quality monitor down as of  noon on 8/2
Wenatchee
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate

Yakima
Moderate
Moderate
Good

For detailed information about the color coded air quality categories, please see:
Warning: These data have been obtained from automated instruments and have not been subjected to a quality assurance review to determine their accuracy. They are presented for public awareness and should not be considered final. Conditions such as power outages and equipment malfunctions can produce invalid data.

1 Since wildfires often occur in remote areas, air monitoring equipment may not be available. The following table provides a quick method to assess air quality in your area. For more detailed information you can go to the following site: http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/burning/wildfires/visibility.htm

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