Air quality reports are dramatically improved over what was reported yesterday morning.
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Expected onshore winds could also provide additional relief from recent warming.
"Smoke from east of the Cascades moved into our area and is currently impacting Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Sedro Woolley, Burlington, and Columbia Valley."
The air quality is expected to be unhealthy to very unhealthy.
Outdoor burning, home heating with fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves are prohibited during a Stage 1 air quality burn ban.
While winds have kept low-level smoke out of the area, an expected change in direction could bring the smoke.
On February 29, 2020, Inslee declared a statewide emergency in response to the pandemic.
Despite the advantages, critics point out that the program is costly and often wasteful.
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