Weather Alerts For New Hope, OR
Air Stagnation Advisory
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Medford OR Issued by National Weather Service Eureka CA 1053 AM PST Tue Jan 13 2026 Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-Jackson County- Including the cities of Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Medford, and Ashland 1053 AM PST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory Within the valleys in Douglas, Josephine and Jackson Counties, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. Locally slick conditions are possible. * WHERE...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, all low-lying areas in Jackson and Josephine counties. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, the Illinois, Applegate, and Rogue valleys. * WHEN...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, 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. Freezing fog will bring visibilities as low as one quarter of a mile and locally slick conditions. * 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. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr 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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Use caution when traveling in the morning. &&