Air Quality Forecasts
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Moscow 3-day Forecast
Forecast Discussion
Todays air quality is in the Good category.
Saturday Jan 23
Health
Outdoor Burning
Sunday Jan 24
Health
Outdoor Burning
Monday Jan 25
Health
Outdoor Burning
Special Message
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) are asking the public to refrain from all nonessential open burning activities as communities respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
To avoid additional health impacts, the public should take standard preventative measures to protect their health from smoke exposure and refrain from residential open burning (tree limbs, leaves, yard trimmings, garden waste) and other nonessential open burning activities (including the use of burn barrels and fire pits) until further notice. If open burning is essential please follow best smoke management practices.
Local officials may have already prohibited open burning in your area. Prior to burning, contact your local fire agency to verify open burning is allowed.
DEQ, IDL, and DHW encourage the public to use alternative burning options:
- Lawn mulching — Leave grass clippings on your lawn to add nutrients back into the soil and improve lawn health.
- Composting — Compost yard waste to recycle organic material and add nutrients back into the soil.
- Chipping — Add chipped brush, pruning, or wood waste to your compost pile or soil to increase nutrient content.
- Curbside pickup — Collect and separate yard waste, organic material, and recyclables and set them out for curbside collection. Check with your local government or waste management company for local services.
- Landfills — Many landfills offer free or reduced fees for yard waste.
Before conducting any outdoor burning please contact your local fire district. For more information call the Lewiston Region's AQ Hotline at 208-373-0313.
For more information on Regional Air Quality please visit the Lewiston Region web page.
Note: Advance registration with DEQ is required before conducting crop residue burning on lands other than the five Indian Reservations in Idaho. Visit DEQ's Crop Residue Burning Web Page to see requirements and apply for a permit. Click HERE for Crop Residue Burning Map
This Air Quality forecast represents the expected level of pollution for the area. The forecasted AQI is the average for the entire day. There may be short periods of time throughout the day when air quality is greater or less than the forecasted AQI. The forecast is produced by DEQ staff located in the regional office nearest the area represented.
The AQ Forecast Discussion section describes the weather and other pertinent factors contributing to the air quality condition for the day.
The Health message helps to determine how the expected pollutant levels could affect the health of the people in the area. Click on the "Health Forecast" link below to help you plan your activity for the day to minimize the effects of air pollution on your health.
The Action section notifies the public of voluntary or mandatory actions needed to help control air pollution on the area. Many local and regional jurisdictions have restrictions on open burning and/or woodstove use for reducing pollution in the area. If a Stage One Forecast and Caution is in effect all open burning is prohibited by state rule (IDAPA 58.0101550-562). Click on the "Action Forecast" link below to help you determine what local restrictions may currently be in effect.
The Action Forecast/Special Message section is used to highlight known local and state restrictions that would currently be in place.
Action Forecast
For recommended or required actions specific to the forecasted action level, please follow the link below Link To Recommended/Required Actions
Health Forecast
| AQI Value Actions to Protect Your Health From Particle Pollution | |
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Good (0 - 50) |
None |
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Moderate (51 - 100) |
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. |
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101 - 150) |
The following groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion:
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Unhealthy (151 - 200) |
The following groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion:
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Very Unhealthy (201 - 300) |
The following groups should avoid all physical activity outdoors:
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Hazardous (301 - 500) |
Everyone: Avoid all physical activity outdoors.
Sensitive groups: Remain indoors and keep activity levels low. Follow tips for keeping particle levels low indoors. |
| AQI Values Actions to Protect Your Health From Ozone | |
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Good (0 - 50) |
None |
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Moderate (51 - 100) |
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. |
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101 - 150) |
The following groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion:
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Unhealthy (151 - 200) |
The following groups should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion:
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Very Unhealthy (201 - 300) |
The following groups should avoid all outdoor exertion:
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Hazardous (301 - 500) |
The following groups should avoid all outdoor exertion:
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