AM 1240 KLYQ » air quality http://klyq.com Hamilton's News Talk Leader Fri, 24 May 2013 01:27:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Western Montana Inversion Causes Air Quality Warnings http://klyq.com/western-montana-inversion-causes-air-quality-warnings/ http://klyq.com/western-montana-inversion-causes-air-quality-warnings/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:37:35 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=84564 A week of high pressure over the top of the valleys of Western Montana has caused fog, freezing fog and hazy conditions.

The air quality has deteriorated enough that Missoula (the hub of 5 valleys)has issued daily Stage 1 and Stage 2 Air Quality Alerts

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]]> http://klyq.com/western-montana-inversion-causes-air-quality-warnings/feed/ 0 Stagnant air in the valley. (KLYQ Photo) Missoula Air Quality Panel Thursday Evening [AUDIO] http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-panel-thursday-evening-audio/ http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-panel-thursday-evening-audio/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:25:24 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=125207 A panel presented by the American Lung Association on Missoula's air quality will be held Thursday evening in the city council chambers from 7 to 9 p.m.

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]]> http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-panel-thursday-evening-audio/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of LH HOON/flickr.com No Rain and Large Forest Fires Equals Lots of Smoke http://klyq.com/no-rain-and-large-forest-fires-equals-lots-of-smoke/ http://klyq.com/no-rain-and-large-forest-fires-equals-lots-of-smoke/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:21:27 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=60563 You can't see very far in the Bitterroot Valley.

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]]> http://klyq.com/no-rain-and-large-forest-fires-equals-lots-of-smoke/feed/ 0 At 2 p.m. Oct. 10, east of Victor along the East Side Highway, the smoke hides the mountains and shrouds the trees. (KLYQ Photo) Here It Comes Again – Western Montana Fills with Smoke http://klyq.com/here-it-comes-again-western-montana-fills-with-smoke/ http://klyq.com/here-it-comes-again-western-montana-fills-with-smoke/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:35:17 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=60036 Without rain and wind, this is what we get.

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]]> http://klyq.com/here-it-comes-again-western-montana-fills-with-smoke/feed/ 0 A smoky photo of the Moe Fire last week. (USFS Photo) Hughes Creek Evacuation Alert is Lifted – Monday Fire Update http://klyq.com/hughes-creek-evacuation-alert-is-lifted-monday-fire-update/ http://klyq.com/hughes-creek-evacuation-alert-is-lifted-monday-fire-update/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:15:41 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=58384 Idaho wilderness fires keep sending smoke to the valley.

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]]> http://klyq.com/hughes-creek-evacuation-alert-is-lifted-monday-fire-update/feed/ 0 The western edge of the Sawtooth forest Fire this weekend. (USFS Photo) Yes, the Sawtooth Fire is Still There http://klyq.com/yes-the-sawtooth-fire-is-still-there/ http://klyq.com/yes-the-sawtooth-fire-is-still-there/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 02:01:57 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=57985 A glance at the Sawtooth Fire Friday at sunset.

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]]> http://klyq.com/yes-the-sawtooth-fire-is-still-there/feed/ 0 The sun sets next to the smoke column from the Sawtooth Fire Friday, Sept 28. (KLYQ Photo) Sawtooth Fire Settles Down http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-settles-down/ http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-settles-down/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:28:20 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=57847 The Sawtooth Fire continues moving west.

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]]> http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-settles-down/feed/ 0 Work on mop-up on the Sawtooth firelines. (USFS Photo) Fire Season and Statewide Restrictions Extended http://klyq.com/fire-season-and-statewide-restrictions-extended/ http://klyq.com/fire-season-and-statewide-restrictions-extended/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:38:26 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=57546 Campfire restrictions are still in effect in Ravalli County and Missoula County and open burning restrictions have been place for months.

Now, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has extended the fire season past its usual end date, September 30

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]]> http://klyq.com/fire-season-and-statewide-restrictions-extended/feed/ 0 Burned area from the Bear trap Fire, earlier this year on Madison River. (USFS Photo) 5 Things to Do With Your Kids When It's Smoky http://klyq.com/5-things-to-do-with-your-kids-when-its-smokey-in-missoula-and-the-bitterroot/ http://klyq.com/5-things-to-do-with-your-kids-when-its-smokey-in-missoula-and-the-bitterroot/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:59:38 +0000 Joy Larson http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=101613 Here's a list of fun things to do with the kiddos to help pass the time that we’re all stuck in the house when we should be outdoors.

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]]> http://klyq.com/5-things-to-do-with-your-kids-when-its-smokey-in-missoula-and-the-bitterroot/feed/ 0 Mustang Fire is Less Active – Smoke Continues http://klyq.com/mustang-fire-is-less-active-smoke-continues/ http://klyq.com/mustang-fire-is-less-active-smoke-continues/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:00:40 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=57163 You can see the mountains, occasionally.

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]]> http://klyq.com/mustang-fire-is-less-active-smoke-continues/feed/ 0 A sunset, shrouded in smoke. (KLYQ Photo) Sawtooth Fire Still Smolders – Evacuations End http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-still-smolders-evacuations-end/ http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-still-smolders-evacuations-end/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:09:21 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=56865 The smoke is persistent.

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]]> http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-still-smolders-evacuations-end/feed/ 0 A bridge into smoke. The Warm Springs pack bridge on the Powell Fire Complex. (USFS Photo) Missoula Air Quality Unhealthy [AUDIO] http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-unhealthy-audio/ http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-unhealthy-audio/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:50:55 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=100792 As anyone who has spent any time outside on Monday, it's immediately apparent that wildfire smoke is especially bad in the Missoula valley.

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]]> http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-unhealthy-audio/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of Ed Bierman/flickr.com Sawtooth Fire Continues Movement to the West http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-continues-movement-to-the-west/ http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-continues-movement-to-the-west/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:56:11 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=56562 The smoke will not leave.

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]]> http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-continues-movement-to-the-west/feed/ 0 Overheard: Bird #11 to Bird #12 - "I'd migrate if I could just see through this smoke!" (KLYQ Photo) Air Quality Gets Worse – No Relief http://klyq.com/air-quality-gets-worse-no-relief/ http://klyq.com/air-quality-gets-worse-no-relief/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:13:03 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=54863 The hourly particulate count at the Ravalli County Courthouse monitor in Hamilton reached "Hazardous" during a short time early this morning. It has gone back "Very Unhealthy" in the hourly counts, and the cumulative 8-hour and 24-counts remain in the "Hazardous" levels

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]]> http://klyq.com/air-quality-gets-worse-no-relief/feed/ 0 Smoke fills the valleys around the Mustang Fire south of the Bitterroot Valley. (USFS Photo) Missoula Air Quality Unhealthy for Saturday [AUDIO] http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-unhealthy-for-saturday-audio/ http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-unhealthy-for-saturday-audio/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:28:22 +0000 Peter Christian http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=98811 The Missoula City County Health Department's website says when visibility gets down to 1.3 miles because of wildfire smoke, the air quality rating moves to 'hazardous'. At 5 a.m., The National Weather Service rated visibility at 3 miles.

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]]> http://klyq.com/missoula-air-quality-unhealthy-for-saturday-audio/feed/ 0 photo courtesy of Ed Bierman/flickr.com Games Cancelled – Bad Air in Western Montana http://klyq.com/games-cancelled-bad-air-in-western-montana/ http://klyq.com/games-cancelled-bad-air-in-western-montana/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 01:05:18 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=54833 Can't play if you can't breathe.

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]]> http://klyq.com/games-cancelled-bad-air-in-western-montana/feed/ 0 Hamilton's Haynes Field, smothered in forest fire smoke. (KLYQ Photo) Sawtooth Fire Update – 3pm Monday September 10 http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-update-3pm-monday-september-10/ http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-update-3pm-monday-september-10/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:56:29 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=53895 The fire grew rapidly in high winds.

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]]> http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-update-3pm-monday-september-10/feed/ 0 The Sawtooth Fire on Downing Mountain west of Hamilton. Photo taken from US 93 north. (KLYQ Photo) Sawtooth Fire Expands to 1,300 Acres – Evacuation Warnings http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-expands-to-1300-acres-evacuation-warnings/ http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-expands-to-1300-acres-evacuation-warnings/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:31:13 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=53802 The fairgrounds provide a "port in the storm."

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]]> http://klyq.com/sawtooth-fire-expands-to-1300-acres-evacuation-warnings/feed/ 0 The light is on at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds for possible evacuations of livestock. (KLYQ Photo) Sawtooth Managers Prepare for Any Possibility http://klyq.com/sawtooth-managers-prepare-for-any-possibility/ http://klyq.com/sawtooth-managers-prepare-for-any-possibility/#comments Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:33:02 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=53658 Winds are forecast throughout Western Montana.

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]]> http://klyq.com/sawtooth-managers-prepare-for-any-possibility/feed/ 0 The Sawtooth Fire is that patch of smoke in the middle of the photo of Sawtooth Canyon and, on the right, Downing Mountain. (USFS Photo) Firefighters Wary of the Wind Gusts – September 6 Update http://klyq.com/firefighters-wary-of-the-wind-gusts-september-6-update/ http://klyq.com/firefighters-wary-of-the-wind-gusts-september-6-update/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:31:30 +0000 Steve Fullerton http://klyq.com/?p=53237 No rain expected, but wind gusts could reach 40 miles per hour.

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]]> http://klyq.com/firefighters-wary-of-the-wind-gusts-september-6-update/feed/ 0 Laying hose at Hughes Creek, Montana. (Catherine Hibbard/USFS Photo)