California Smoke Information: Thursday September 3, 2015 - Shasta-Trinity/Six Rivers NF Morning Smoke/Air Quality Report

Thursday September 3, 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: 0830 Morning Version
The short synopsis today: Very little smoke impacts through Sunday! Fire activity at all locations is termed “minimal with creeping and smoldering” except at the River Complex, where moderate activity is still occurring, primarily in Devil’s Canyon. Smoke generated by the fires will affect only local areas, with some transport possible into the northern portion of the Sacramento Valley and possibly the Trinity Lake area. Holiday Weekend Outlook: Good air quality is expected in most locations through Sunday. There is a possibility of some rain showers Friday afternoon into Saturday morning, mostly in the north. Late Sunday into Labor Day, winds could shift offshore bringing warmer, drier conditions over the fire complexes, possibly increasing smoke production later in the week, primarily from unburned areas within the fire perimeters.
Air Quality Outlook: Shasta-Trinity & Six Rivers Complexes
Site	Yesterday Observed	Today (Thursday) September 3, 2015	Tomorrow (Friday) September 4, 2015	Comments
Crescent City		Good	Good	Very brief periods of smoke odors may be noticed late night and early morning.
Klamath Glen		Good	Good	Very brief periods of smoke odors may be noticed late night and early morning.
Gasquet		Good	Good	Occasional periods of smoke odors.
Happy Camp		Good	Good
Etna		Good	Good
Mt. Shasta		Good	Good
Tulelake		Good	Good
Yreka		Good	Good
Eureka		Good	Good
Hoopa		Good	Good
Mad River/ Dinsmore		Good	Good
Orleans		Good	Good
Weitchpec		Good	Good
Willow Creek		Good	Good
Burnt Ranch		Good	Good
Hayfork		Good	Good
Hyampom		Moderate	Moderate	Good conditions afternoons and evenings.
Weaverville		Moderate	Moderate	Occasional periods of light smoke odors.
Anderson/Redding		Moderate	Moderate	Occasional periods of light smoke odors.

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