By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Weather
Well, as has been the case for some time now, a high pressure ridge continues to dominate the weather pattern, still. A weak disturbance did push through yesterday but did little except to push some mid and high clouds across the area. This means we will see the patchy fog return tonight after the relatively light northwesterly winds die off under party cloudy skies, and the low dips down to near 45.
The fog will burn back tomorrow morning and the sunny skies return. Winds becoming northerly 5-10, the afternoon high near 71. With the mostly clear skies tomorrow night and the calm winds, the patchy fog returns around midnight, lows still around 46.
Thursday is pretty much a repeat, becoming sunny by the afternoon with northerly winds 4-8 and a high near 70, then mostly clear skies Thursday night, the winds die off, the low around 48.
No surprises Friday either, becoming mostly sunny after the patchy fog burns back, northerly winds 4-8, the high near 69, then mostly clear that night, and with light offshore winds developing, the patchy fog will likely be absent Friday night, lows warming some to near 52.
Saturday, we warm up with sunny skies still but with some light northeasterly winds developing, the high up near 74, mostly clear skies Saturday night, lows near 52.
Sunday the models are showing the winds changing and becoming more southwesterly. This means that while we see mostly sunny skies that day, the marine influence will cool the daytime highs, so we are looking at a high near 67 Sunday. The winds will also be pushing the marine clouds up the coast, and this means – in comes the clouds Sunday night, the low near 50.
Monday we likely stay mostly cloudy with the high only up to near 64.
Air quality advisory extended to Deschutes and Lake counties, remains in place for Clackamas, Douglas, northern Klamath, Lane, Multnomah and Washington counties
(Oct. 11, 2022)
QUICK FACTS
Location: Clackamas, Deschutes, Douglas, northern Klamath, Lake, Lane, Multnomah and Washington counties
End date: Friday, Oct. 14, 2022
Smoke source: Cedar Creek fire and fires in Washington
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality expanded an air quality advisory Tuesday to include Deschutes and Lake counties. The advisory issued yesterday also remains in place for Clackamas, Douglas, northern Klamath, Lane, Multnomah and Washington counties through at least Friday due to smoke from the Cedar Creek fire and fires in Washington.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people.
Protect yourself and your family when smoke levels are high:
- Stay inside if possible. Keep windows and doors closed. If it’s too hot, run air conditioning on recirculate or consider moving to a cooler location.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
- Use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in indoor ventilation systems or portable air purifiers. Or create your own air purifying filter by following these instructions.
- Be aware of smoke in your area and avoid places with the highest levels.
- When air quality improves to moderate or healthy (yellow or green on the Air Quality Index), open windows and doors to air out homes and businesses.
- If you have a breathing plan for a medical condition, be sure to follow it and keep any needed medications refilled.
Cloth, dust and surgical masks don’t protect from the harmful particles in smoke. N95 or P100 respirators approved by NIOSH may offer protection, but they must be properly selected and worn. Select a NIOSH-approved respirator with a N, R or P alongside the number 95, 99 or 100. Learn how to put on and use a respirator. Respirators won’t work for children as they don’t come in children’s sizes. People with heart or lung conditions should consult their health care provider before wearing a respirator.
Additional resources:
- Find a cleaner air space in your area: Visit 211.org and search for “Wildfire Related Clean Air Shelters.” Or call 211 any time or day.
- Learn more about protecting your health during wildfires
- School outdoor activities during wildfire events
- OSHA and wildfire smoke
