Our dry weather pattern continues across the Pacific Northwest. Depending on your outlook this is a trick or treat. A trick if you're a local ski resort opertor. Last week there was two feet of snow in the mountains. Resorts were hoping for an early start to the ski season. That hope has melted, just like the snow pack. The weather is a treat for those who are a little slow on finishing up outdoor projects. Temperatures remain mild and the skies dry.

Speaking of trick or treat here's my halloween forecast. It's not lookiing all that ghoulish...

Our weather is causing some problems, air quality. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory. A weak ridge of high pressure along with light winds is keeping pollutants trapped in the atmosphere. DEQ most of the problem is caused by smoke coming from wood stoves and exhaust from diesel engines.

DEQ is advising people who may suffer from lung ailments to restrict outdoor activities for the next few days.

Regards
Dave

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