Re: Cedar Creek/Delancy/Cub Creek Fires
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:06 am
Smoke Outlook for 7/19 -7/20
North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek2
Smoke
Expect similar smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. Increased impacts will occur in the lower Methow Valley, and the Columbia River Drainage toward Omak. Smoke will settle into the valleys overnight resulting in unhealthy to hazardous air in Winthrop and Mazama between 4:00 am to mid afternoon. Mazama impacts may be worse today due to increased fire activity yesterday and a forecast West wind this afternoon. Twisp may experience a shorter period of unhealthy air than Winthrop but should still have unhealthy air in the morning and early afternoon. The Omak area is starting to have degraded air quality as of 3:00 am. Smoke should lift this afternoon.
Weather and Health
Expect slightly higher temperatures, and lower relative humidities over the fire area today. If you are running an air conditioner, ensure it is on the recirculation setting to prevent the device from pulling additional smoke into your house or vehicle. Keep doors and windows closed during periods of heavy smoke. For more information regarding smoke and health visit the Health Information Tab on the Washington Smoke Blog(https://wasmoke.blogspot.com).
North Central Washington Cedar Creek, Delancy, Cub Creek2
Smoke
Expect similar smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. Increased impacts will occur in the lower Methow Valley, and the Columbia River Drainage toward Omak. Smoke will settle into the valleys overnight resulting in unhealthy to hazardous air in Winthrop and Mazama between 4:00 am to mid afternoon. Mazama impacts may be worse today due to increased fire activity yesterday and a forecast West wind this afternoon. Twisp may experience a shorter period of unhealthy air than Winthrop but should still have unhealthy air in the morning and early afternoon. The Omak area is starting to have degraded air quality as of 3:00 am. Smoke should lift this afternoon.
Weather and Health
Expect slightly higher temperatures, and lower relative humidities over the fire area today. If you are running an air conditioner, ensure it is on the recirculation setting to prevent the device from pulling additional smoke into your house or vehicle. Keep doors and windows closed during periods of heavy smoke. For more information regarding smoke and health visit the Health Information Tab on the Washington Smoke Blog(https://wasmoke.blogspot.com).