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BEWARE: Poor Montana Air Quality Ain’t Just a Summer Fire Season Thing
We've become used to the fire season Air Quality Alerts during the summer across Montana. The terrible wildfires of the last few seasons have made them a common occurrence. However, parts of Montana are susceptible to Air Stagnation Alerts during the WINTER, stemming mostly from wood-burning stove usage.
Currently, Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley are under an Air Stagnation Advisory. Typically, these aren't dangerous for most residents but they can affect those with respiratory conditions.
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On Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, the worst air quality readings in Montana were as follows:
- 1 Stevensville: 152
- 2 Seeley Lake: 111
- 3 Missoula: 83
- 4 Frenchtown: 80
- 5 Lincoln: 75
- 6 Helena West Side: 66
- 7 Kalispell: 66
- 8 East Missoula: 62
- 9 Hamilton: 62
According to the National Weather Service:
- THERE IS AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY.
- WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds and little vertical mixing, is expected.
- WHERE...Bitterroot Valley, Missoula, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, and I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth.
- WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday.
- IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
- People with respiratory illness should follow their physician's advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air.
- 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.
Portions of Idaho were also experiencing Air Quality issues as of Tuesday: Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine, Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, and Salmon.
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