Air Stagnation Advisory 12/02/2024 12:52 for Idaho, Oregon areas

Headline: 
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 2 at 1:52PM MST until December 6 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Boise ID
Event: 
Air Stagnation Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 2, 2024 - 12:52pm
Expires: 
December 3, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* 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 in valleys. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MST /8 PM PST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
West Central Mountains; Boise Mountains; Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley; Camas Prairie; Upper Weiser River; Harney County; Baker County; Malheur County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boise ID