8/4/2014 Smoke from Satellites

Satellite view of smoke from Washington fires taken yesterday (Saturday, August 3).

But for context, it looks like we're in much better shape up here right now compared to Northern California and Southern Oregon!

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:  Washington Air Quality Advisory for Smoke and Other Fine Particle Air Pollution En Español:  El Índice de la Calidad de Aire de Washington para Humo y Otra Contaminación del Aire causadas por Partículas Finas
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

8-2-14 UPDATED Air Quality Report

Smoke Synopsis:
UPDATE 8/2/14 @ 1600: Extensive cloud cover today has not allowed the smoke in the some valleys to mix out.  The outlooks for several cities have been shifted toward more unhealthy categories for today.
Air Quality Outlook:
Site	Saturday August 2, 2014	Sunday August 3, 2014	Monday August 4, 2014	Comments
Brewster	USG	Moderate	Good
Chelan	USG	Moderate	Moderate
Colville	Good	Good	Good
Ellensburg	Moderate	Moderate	Good
Entiat	Unhealthy	USG	USG
Leavenworth	Unhealthy	USG	USG	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Malott	USG	Moderate	Good
Omak	Moderate	Good	Good
Twisp	USG	USG	USG	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Winthrop	USG	USG	USG	Heavy impacts possible throughout the day.
Wenatchee	USG	Moderate	Moderate
Yakima	Moderate	Moderate	Good
For detailed information about the color coded air quality categories, please see:  Washington Air Quality Advisory for Smoke and Other Fine Particle Air Pollution En Español:  El Índice de la Calidad de Aire de Washington para Humo y Otra Contaminación del Aire causadas por Partículas Finas
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