Værmelding for Rural / Metro Fire Department Fleet Management Facility

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 8 at 2:13AM PST until January 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR* WHAT...Strong valley inversions will result in weak winds, poormixing and ventilation. This will result in stagnant airconditions that will trap pollutants near the surface.* WHERE...Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and JosephineCounty, Eastern Douglas County Foothills, and Jackson County. Thisincludes the cities of Roseburg, Grants Pass, Cave Junction andMedford.* WHEN...Until noon PST Friday.* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people withrespiratory problems.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mixing and ventilation should be better atthe south end of the Rogue Valley from around Talent to Ashlanddue to stronger SE winds.Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physiciansadvice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periodsof stagnant air.

National Weather Service