| Description | The Air Stagnation Advisory is Now in effect Until 10am PST Monday. * Strong High Pressure Aloft will Persist over the Region today. this will Trap Cold Air near the Surface Under Warm Air Aloft. * The Resulting Lack of Mixing will Allow Pollutants Such As Wood Smoke and Industrial Emissions to Accumulate and Reduce Air Quality. * The Most Likely Places to Experience Reduced Air Quality Are Along the I - 5 Corridor of Snohomish, Thurston, and Pierce Counties. Precautionary/preparedness Actions
an Air Stagnation Advisory is Issued When Locally Established Critical Values of Transport winds, Mixing Height, And Ventilation are Expected to Persist for at Least 72 Hours. Check with your Local Air Quality Agency for Possible Restrictions In your Area. |