Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 13 at 10:53AM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
WHAT: For the Air Stagnation Advisory Within the valleys in
Douglas, Josephine and Jackson Counties, poor air quality will
continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air
conditions near the surface that will continue to trap
pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one
quarter mile or less in freezing fog. Locally slick conditions
are possible.
WHERE: For the Air Stagnation Advisory, all low-lying areas
in Jackson and Josephine counties. For the Freezing Fog
Advisory, the Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue valleys.
WHEN: For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today.
For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday.
IMPACTS: Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems. Most outdoor burning will likely be
prohibited as poor ventilation continues. Freezing fog will
bring visibilities as low as one quarter of a mile and locally
slick conditions.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: A strong area of high pressure remains in
place. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the
trapping of pollutants. The high looks to stay in place
through the week ahead.
* View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
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Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during
periods of stagnant air.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
Use caution when traveling in the morning.