Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 6 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

Air Stagnation Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
550 PM PST Thu Jan 15 2026

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Northern Panhandle-Central Panhandle Mountains-Lewis and Southern
Nez Perce Counties-
Including the cities of Craigmont, Eastport, Winchester, Osburn,
Wallace, Nezperce, St. Maries, Bonners Ferry, Schweitzer Mountain
Road, Priest River, Kellogg, Dobson Pass, Clark Fork, Fourth Of
July Pass, Lookout Pass, Pinehurst, Mullan, Athol, Sandpoint,
Kamiah, Soldiers Meadow Road, and Fernwood
550 PM PST Thu Jan 15 2026

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants
  near the ground with deteriorated air quality.

* WHERE...Craigmont, Eastport, Winchester, Osburn, Wallace,
  Nezperce, St. Maries, Bonners Ferry, Schweitzer Mountain Road,
  Priest River, Kellogg, Dobson Pass, Clark Fork, Fourth Of July
  Pass, Lookout Pass, Pinehurst, Mullan, Athol, Sandpoint, Kamiah,
  Soldiers Meadow Road, and Fernwood.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of
  pollutants near the surface.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Buildup of fine pollution particles can be harmful to those
sensitive to air pollution including people with lung and heart
problems, people with diabetes, children and the elderly.

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