Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Klamath Falls OR

Air Stagnation Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
304 AM PST Tue Jan 13 2026

ORZ029>031-140000-
/O.EXT.KMFR.AS.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260116T1800Z/
Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western
Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the following locations...Altamont, Fort Rock, Klamath
Falls, Gilchrist, Chemult, Lakeview, Midland, Olene, New Pine
Creek, Paisley, Crescent, Beatty, Sprague River, Bly, Adel, and
Valley Falls
304 AM PST Tue Jan 13 2026

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY
WITHIN THE VALLEYS IN KLAMATH AND LAKE COUNTY...

* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
  and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
  trap pollutants within the valleys in Klamath and Lake counties.

* WHERE...Within the valleys of Klamath and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
  respiratory problems.
  Most outdoor burning will likely be prohibited as poor ventilation
  continues.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong area of high pressure remains in
  place. This will lead to poor mixing of the atmosphere and the
  trapping of pollutants. The high looks to stay in place through
  the week ahead.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians
advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods
of stagnant air.

Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in
your area.

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Air Quality Alert

ORC035-037-132215-
Klamath-Lake-
Including the cities of Altamont, Olene, Klamath Falls, Midland,
Adel, Lakeview, New Pine Creek, Valley Falls, and Fort Rock
201 PM PST Mon Jan 12 2026

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY...

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory...in effect until 10 AM PST on Friday, January 16th. This
advisory is in effect for Lake County and southern Klamath County
due to stagnant air conditions, trapping smoke and other air
pollutants near the ground where people breathe.

Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at
risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults and pregnant people.

People can take the following precautions to protect their health:

- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
  especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
  levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
  indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
  if possible.

For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org

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