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Idaho City 3-day Forecast
Forecast Discussion
Mostly cloudy with light winds, chance of precipitation and a high near 75. Air quality is expected to be within the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category.
Boise County’s Open Burning Ban is currently in effect. Ordinance 2017-01 and prohibits any open fires on private lands between July 1st and October 20th. This ban does not prohibit campfires in appropriate structures at private residences.
https://boisecounty.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/387201701Outdoo_00000009089.pdf
Idaho Department of Lands - Closed Fire Season: Individuals living outside city limits anywhere in Idaho who plan to burn for any reason – including crop residue burning and excluding recreational campfires – during “closed fire season,” from May 10 to October 20 every year, must obtain a fire safety burn permit.
Please check with your local fire protection district or fire department before starting any open burning activities.
Wednesday Sep 11
Health
Outdoor Burning
Thursday Sep 12
Health
Outdoor Burning
Friday Sep 13
Health
Outdoor Burning
Special Message
Due to continued poor air quality and potential health impacts, IDEQ has issued an Air Quality Forecast & Caution for the area. During a Stage 1 Forecast & Caution, ALL OUTDOOR OPEN BURNING ACTIVITIES ARE PROHIBITED per IDAPA 58.01.01.561.01. Specifically, “there shall be no new ignition of open burning of any kind”. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Solid waste (e.g., rubbish, tree leaves, yard trimmings, and gardening waste) if no scheduled house-to-house solid waste collection service is available and the burning is conducted on the property where the waste was generated
- Tree leaves, yard trimmings, or gardening waste if allowed by local ordinance or rule and conducted on the property where the waste was generated
- Fires for the preparation of food or recreational purposes, such as campfires
- Ceremonial fires
- Small fires set for hand-warming purposes
- Weed control along fence lines, canal banks, and ditch banks
- Crop residue disposal (agricultural burning activities)
Before conducting any outdoor burning please contact your local fire district. For more information call the Boise Region's AQ Hotline at 208-373-0313. Please be informed of any local rules or regulations that affect your area. Click here to see a list of Treasure Valley Ordinances. For more information on Regional Air Quality please visit the Boise 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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