Air Quality Forecasts
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Twin Falls 3-day Forecast
Forecast Discussion
Today
Air quality for today is in the ‘Good’ category. Today, patchy smoke. Sunny, with a high near 80°F.
This evening, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47°F.
Saturday
Air quality for tomorrow is forecasted to be in the ‘Good’ category. Saturday, mostly cloudy with a high near 77°F.
Saturday evening, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46°F.
Friday Oct 11
Health
Outdoor Burning
Saturday Oct 12
Health
Outdoor Burning
Sunday Oct 13
Health
Outdoor Burning
Special Message
Tips to minimize open burning smoke impacts:
- Burn between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm.
- Limit burning when winds are over 12 mph.
- Only burn materials that have dried out sufficiently.
- Ensure the fire has plenty of oxygen.
- Do not allow burn piles to smolder.
- Leaves and grass clippings can be taken to a landfill rather than burned.
- Avoid burning when atmospheric conditions such as inversions will limit smoke dispersion.
- Check with your local fire protection service to determine if a burn permit is required or if local or state restrictions prohibit burning in your area.
https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/smoke-and-burning/
Before conducting any outdoor burning please contact your local fire district. Please be informed of any local rules or regulations that affect your area. Click here to see a list of Twin Falls Ordinances.
For more information on Regional Air Quality please visit the Twin Falls 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. |
|
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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Link to EPA's AirNow Web Page