January 14, 2025 4:00 a.m. 

An Air Stagnation Advisory is in effect through 10:00 a.m. Thursday for much of southern Oregon.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service said poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants.

The Advisory area includes central Douglas County, Josephine and Jackson counties and eastern Curry County.

Forecasters said strong valley inversions, very shallow mixing layers of less than 1,000 feet, and calm winds are expected, especially during the overnight and morning hours. A weak front Thursday may allow for a brief period of improved mixing and particulate dispersion.

People with respiratory illness should follow their physician’s advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air.
State air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occurs and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible.

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