What’s with all the smoke? Wildfire smoke triggers air quality advisory in eastern Idaho
Published at | Updated at
IDAHO FALLS — As wildfires burn in the Pacific Northwest, the smoke from those fires has traveled into eastern Idaho, triggering air quality advisories affecting sensitive groups.
According to a release from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the air quality advisories are for residents in Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties due to degraded air quality from wildfire smoke.
Those who fall into sensitive groups may experience health effects, while the general public may be less affected. DEQ also recommends that residents limit their time outside.
Many parts of eastern Idaho have put in place fire restrictions, including Madison, Bonneville, Jefferson and Fremont counties.
RELATED | Madison County joins growing list of eastern Idaho burn bans amid extreme fire danger
EastIdahoNews.com reached out to the National Weather Service in Pocatello and spoke with Meteorologist Greg Kaiser about current conditions.
He said that the smoke is coming from multiple locations in the west, primarily eastern Oregon, western Idaho and northern Nevada.
According to the NWS on Pocatello’s Facebook page, a radar image shows the smoke traveling through the Snake River Valley.
The air quality advisory will remain in effect until Wednesday, with an update expected from DEQ on Tuesday afternoon.
Aside from the advisory, eastern Idaho will see high temperatures heading into the weekend, along with chances of rain in the mountain areas.
This weather-related story is brought to you by Pony Express Car Wash, Idaho's premier express car wash destination, renowned for its commitment to exceptional service and quality. Voted the No. 1 car wash company in Idaho for five consecutive years, we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled experience for every vehicle and customer. Our state-of-the-art facility utilizes name-brand soaps and cutting-edge equipment to ensure your car receives the ultimate clean. Established in eastern Idaho in 2019, Pony Express is proud to be a locally owned and operated company that caters to the unique car washing needs of our Idaho Friends and neighbors. We invite you to experience the difference at Pony Express, where your satisfaction is our ultimate goal.