Værmelding for Fall Creek Copper Mine

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 2:09AM PST until January 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality ispossible due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near thesurface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the FreezingFog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.* WHERE...The valleys of Josephine and Jackson counties, includingMedford, Ashland, Shady Cove, Provolt, Cave Junction, Grants Pass,and Agness.* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today.* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people withrespiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditionshazardous. Icy roads will require slower speeds and additionalstopping distance. Sidewalks may become icy and slippery.Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physiciansadvice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periodsof stagnant air.If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty ofdistance ahead of you.

National Weather Service

Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 2:09AM PST until January 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality ispossible due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near thesurface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the FreezingFog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog.* WHERE...The valleys of Josephine and Jackson counties, includingMedford, Ashland, Shady Cove, Provolt, Cave Junction, Grants Pass,and Agness.* WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Tuesday.For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today.* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people withrespiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditionshazardous. Icy roads will require slower speeds and additionalstopping distance. Sidewalks may become icy and slippery.Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physiciansadvice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periodsof stagnant air.If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty ofdistance ahead of you.

National Weather Service