Date: December 13, 2013
Media Contact: Delbert Bell or Molly Jespersen Phone: (541)-882-8846
"Air stagnation predicted, air pollution levels may rise"
The National Weather Service in Medford is issuing an Air Stagnation Outlook for Klamath County starting today. The NWS forecasts air stagnation in the Klamath Basin until Thursday, December 19th.
The Air Stagnation Outlook means there will be little or no wind in the Klamath Basin. This weather pattern will cause an increase in smoke and other airborne pollutants to be trapped at low levels in the air quality zone. An increase in air pollution may be unhealthy for outdoor physical activity and is especially harmful for people with respiratory illnesses.
A possible incoming front on Monday could change the outlook.
To reduce the buildup of pollution, the Klamath County Air Quality and Burning Advisory will remain RED from 12:00PM Friday, December 13, 2013 to 12:00PM Saturday, December 14, 2013. Restrictions are as follows.
Within the Air Quality Zone:
- Only pellet stoves may be used.
- The use of wood-burning fireplaces, certified and non-certified woodstoves and fireplace inserts is prohibited.
Outside the Air Quality Zone:
- Pellet stoves may be used.
- The use of fireplaces, certified and non-certified woodstoves as well as certified and non-certified fireplace inserts is allowed but use should be restricted.
County wide:
- Outdoor or Open Burning is prohibited.
Enforcement Patrols will be operating during this period.
For the most current air quality conditions: http://www.deq.state.or.us/
To view the Air Quality Zone boundaries, visit http://www.co.klamath.or.us/
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Air pollution in Klamath is lower then the rest of the State of Oregon. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out if your only credible source of science is wikipedia then this is a load of crap. It's too cold for people with wood stoves to not burn. Since all heat in the basin is natural gas then you are increasing the risk of earthquakes .... your research should show this. If you want to reduce air pollution start with emissions control from the automobiles and farms around the basin.
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