Sunday, April 19, 2009

Saturday 04/18/2009 Burning

Another very nice spring day. The high temperature was in the mid 60s. I expected wood smoke to be very heavy again this evening. It wasn't as bad as usual.

6:00 PM: Air is starting to get smoky from burning wood. Very faint as of now. Close all windows around house. Sealing up the house has become a ritual of sorts. It is something you must do whether you want to or not.

7:30 PM: Moderately smoky air.

8:30 PM: Light to moderate wood smoke in the air.

10:00 PM: Air is lightly smoky.

11:00 PM: Light wood smoke lingers.

Midnight: Faint trace of wood smoke can be detected. You can smell it a little.

This was the least smoky evening all week. But it certainly is not fresh air like we deserve.

Wood smoke is a nuisance and public health hazard.