ODF will spend $1.8 million for projects in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake and Curry counties to reduce wildfire risk

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ODF will spend $1.8 million for projects in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake and Curry counties to reduce wildfire risk

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry is putting to work in southwest and south-central Oregon a large share of $5 million it was granted in January by the Oregon Legislative Emergency Board (E-Board) for reducing wildfire risk across the state. Of 37 total projects statewide, the agency has lined up seven projects in Jackson, Josephine and Curry counties and seven in Klamath and Lake counties totaling $1.8 million. The projects rely on partnerships to improve community resilience to wildfire and restore and maintain healthy, resilient forests.

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Forecast for Weekend Winter Storm 'Maya' Updated

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Forecast for Weekend Winter Storm 'Maya' Updated

The National Weather Service is reporting, moderate to heavy snow is expected for our areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. Most of the entire Pacific Northwest will feel the effects of this winter storm. Within our region, locations above 4,500 feet are expected to receive heavier snow totals. Mountain passes could see up to 12 inches of snow. Higher elevations may see up to 24 inches.

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Winter Storm to Bring up to 18 Inches of Snow This Weekend

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Winter Storm to Bring up to 18 Inches of Snow This Weekend

Winter Storm Warning for areas over 6,000 feet, Winter Storm Advisory for areas under 6,000 feet are both effect from midnight Friday night to 4:00 AM Sunday. For much of Southern Oregon and Northern California.Including Areas of Klamath, Lake, Modoc, Siskiyou, Jackson, Josephine, and Curry Counties.

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UPDATE: Air Stagnation Extended Through the Tuesday

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UPDATE: Air Stagnation Extended Through the Tuesday

UPDATE - 9:46 AM, 1/28/19

Air Stagnation Advisory remains in effect until 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 29, 2019.Poor mixing and light winds will keep stagnant conditions in place through Tuesday morning. Pollutants may be trapped near the ground level and this may result in reduced air quality at times.

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Air Stagnation & Freezing Fog Advisory Issued for the Weekend [UPDATED]

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Air Stagnation & Freezing Fog Advisory Issued for the Weekend [UPDATED]

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Air Stagnation Advisory which is in effect from 4 AM Friday to noon PST Monday for much of Southern Oregon. Plus a Freezing Fog Advisory for the Klamath Basin through 8 AM Friday.

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Air Stagnation Advisory through Saturday

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Air Stagnation Advisory through Saturday

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued an Air Stagnation Advisory...which is in effect until noon PST Saturday. Areas include valleys of Douglas, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath and Lake Counties.

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DEQ issues air quality advisory Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties

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DEQ issues air quality advisory Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties

Medford, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality advisory for Jackson and Josephine counties and portions of Klamath County, particularly around Klamath Falls, as wildfire smoke continues to affect large portions of Southwest Oregon.

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