California Smoke Information: Sunday August 30, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF Complexes Morning Smoke/Air Quality Report

Sunday August 30, 2015

Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Fire Complexes Mike Broughton and Greg Hosburg

Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke. Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.

Smoke Synopsis: 1030 Morning version
Yesterday’s rain over most of the fires and breezy conditions in their wake cleared skies and valleys all through NW California. Fires were not extinguished, however, ever though their produced smoke was greatly reduced. The River Complex near Hyampom continues to show activity, as well as the Gasquet Complex Fires (Bear and Peak). Fuels are expected to dry out the next few days, which should lead to more smoke being produced, offset in part by activity wrapping up at some of the other locations. Smoke dispersion over the next few days looks good - impacts are only expected in areas close to active burning primarily in the late night and early morning hours, and late morning-early afternoon hours down-river. Smoke areas could see higher concentrations for a few hours today and tomorrow near areas where fuels have dried out enough.
Air Quality Outlook: Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site	Yesterday Observed	Today (Sunday) August 30, 2015	Tomorrow (Monday) August 31, 2015	Comments
Crescent City		Good	Good
Klamath Glen		Good	Moderate	Higher levels in the river drainage to the east.
Gasquet		Moderate	Moderate
Happy Camp		Moderate	Moderate
Etna		Moderate	Moderate
Mt. Shasta		Moderate	Moderate
Tulelake		Moderate	Moderate
Yreka		Moderate	Moderate
Eureka		Good	Good
Hoopa		Good	Good
Mad River/ Dinsmore		USG	USG	Smoky in the mornings, good afternoons.
Orleans		Good	Good
Weitchpec		Good	Good	Some periods of higher concentrations.
Willow Creek		Good	Good
Burnt Ranch		Moderate	Moderate	Higher concentrations mid-day, clearing in afternoon.
Hayfork		Moderate	Moderate
Hyampom		USG	USG	Smoky in the mornings, good afternoons.
Weaverville		Moderate	Moderate
Anderson/Redding		Moderate	Moderate

Disclaimer: Forecast conditions represent air quality levels affected by fine particulates; contribution from ozone and other pollutants is not reflected. Conditions may change quickly, these projections are based on anticipated weather and fire activity. Sensitive groups including individuals with asthma, lung or heart disease, children, older adults, and pregnant women should take precautions to avoid exposure to smoke. If you feel as though you are having health effects from smoke, see your doctor or health professional as needed. In some cases your eyes are your best tools. If it is smoky outside, you are being impacted. Use caution when driving in or around smoky areas.
AQI Index	Actions to Protect Yourself
Good	None
Moderate	Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - USG	People with heart or lung disease, children and older adults should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Everyone else should limit prolonged or heavy exertion.
Unhealthy	The following groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity: People with heart or lung disease, children and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
Very Unhealthy	Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should remain indoors.
Hazardous	The following groups should remain indoors and keep activity levels low: People with heart or lung disease; children and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion