BOUNDARY COUNTY
Emergency Management

Press Release 12-8-17
Advisory: Air Stagnation Advisory until 12:00PM Thursday
...STAGNANT AIR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH NEXT WEEK... Strong high pressure over the region will create a persistent inversion which will trap pollution near the surface and produce deteriorating air quality. ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST /1 PM MST/ THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued an Air Stagnation Advisory...which is in effect until noon PST /1 PM MST/ Thursday.
* Air Quality...Pollutants are expected to increase through next week. Regional air quality sensors range from good to moderate however as pollutants increase...deteriorating air quality will be possible.
* Impacts...Persons with respiratory issues should follow the advice of their physician on how to deal with poor air quality. Also outdoor burning may be limited, so please consult with your local burn agencies.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BENEWAH ... BONNER ... BOUNDARY ... CLEARWATER ... IDAHO ... KOOTENAI ... LATAH ... L EWIS ... NEZ PERCE ... SHOSHONE
Instructions:
An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an air mass across the advisory area...pollution will increase to unhealthy levels. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physician’s advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution