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Wildfire Smoke (Mini) Update October 11-13, 2024
This is a mini update for the weekend of October 11-13! It smells a bit smoky out there and the Air Quality Index in Missoula and Frenchtown is currently Moderate […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Update Sept 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM
As of 11 am, air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups for most of the Missoula Valley and Unhealthy in Lolo. Expect variable smoke levels between good/moderate and Unhealthy today. With any luck, we will have […]
Read MoreWildfire Air Quality Update Sept 10, 2024 – 1:30 PM
Westerly winds did a most excellent job scouring smoke out of the Missoula Valley yesterday afternoon. Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality is expected today with longer lasting […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Update – September 9, 2024 10:30 AM
September 9, 2024 10:30 a.m. Wildfire smoke covers large parts of Idaho, Oregon and Montana this morning (see image below). Fire danger is high today so expect smoke impacts to […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Update – September 8, 2024 4:00 PM
Smoke from out-of-state fires and from the Bitterroot, primarily the Sharrott Creek Fire, is expected to impact the Missoula Valley through Monday. As of 4 P.M. Sunday, air quality in the Missoula […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update September 6, 2024
Good afternoon, It’s a bit hazy, ya’ll. We’re seeing overhead smoke from out-of-state fires, and smoke from the Bitterroot made its way into the Missoula Valley this afternoon. Conditions in […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Update – Tuesday Sept 3, 2024
Good afternoon, September brought quite the turn of events for air quality. We’ve been spoiled with clean, smoke-free air for most of August which was accompanied by cooler temperatures and […]
Read More“Last Best”’ Haz Waste Days Offer Opportunity for Residentsto Dispose Household Chemicals
Missoula Public Health and the Missoula Valley Water Quality District are hosting one more “Last Best” Haz Waste Days Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7. Residents can make an […]
Read MoreEvents Scheduled in Missoula Mark International Overdose Awareness Day
Saturday, Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Missoula Public Health and other members of the Missoula Drug Safety Coalition have organized several events to raise awareness within the community, […]
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