Monday, August 31, 2015

Air Quality Forecast - Chelan Lake & Methow Valley Fires - Monday, August 31, 2015

Air Quality Forecast - Chelan Lake & Methow Valley Fires       Monday, August 31, 2015
Prepared by:   Andrea Holland (andreahollandsears@gmail.com) & Carolyn Kelly (ckelly8384@gmail.com)             

Note that our forecast format has changed.  We now show air quality conditions for the previous day along with forecasts for today and tomorrow.
Monday: Areas east of the fires may see occasional wisps of smoke, which will not linger due to breezy conditions. Rain will improve air quality in affected areas.
Tuesday: Areas east and northeast may see light smoke drift, which will not linger due to breezy conditions and rain.
Site
Air Quality
Comments
August 30
Yesterday
(Measured)
August 31
TODAY
September 1
Tuesday
Chelan
Good
Good
Good

Manson
Good
Good
Good

Winthrop
Good
Good
Good

Twisp
Good
Good
Good
Light concentrations of smoke may drift into this area in mid to late afternoon but not linger.
Brewster
Good
Good
Good

Leavenworth
Good
Good
Good

Wenatchee
Good
Good
Good

Disclaimer: Conditions may change quickly. These predictions are based on anticipated weather and fire activity.  The air quality outlook is based on data from automated instruments that have not been subjected to a quality assurance review. AQI’s estimated for sites with air monitors.


For information on what each Air Quality Index color code means, click on the “Smoke and Health” tab.

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