Air Quality Forecasts
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Pocatello / Chubbuck 3-day Forecast
Forecast Discussion
Air quality is expected to remain in the GOOD to MODERATE category for the next few days.
Friday Oct 11
Health
Outdoor Burning
Saturday Oct 12
Health
Outdoor Burning
Sunday Oct 13
Health
Outdoor Burning
Special Message
There are currently no air quality-related restrictions on open burning from the DEQ.
Always check with your local fire protection district before starting any open burning.
- If you are considering residential or “backyard” burning, please consider using alternate disposal methods.
- Smoke from open burning can cause unnecessary public health concerns, please consider your local emergency services may have limited resources to respond to out-of-control burns.
DEQ recognizes that agriculture-related burning, weed control burning, and prescribed fire are often necessary prior to planting and to reduce fire risk.
If you must burn please burn responsibly by burning only dry material and be safe with fire.
Before conducting any outdoor burning please contact your local fire district. For more information call the DEQ Hotline at 208-236-6173 (Pocatello/Chubbuck area) or 208-239-5028 (Franklin County)
Please be informed of any local rules or regulations that affect your area. Click here to see a list of Southeast Idaho Ordinances
For more information on Regional Air Quality please visit the Pocatello 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