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Alaska Airlines Temporarily Suspends Flights in Oregon, Washington
By Kyle Jonas 09/14/2020 6 views Alaska Airline has announced that all flights into and out of Portland, Oregon, have been suspended until 3 P.M. Tuesday, due to the growing smoke and low air quality caused by the wildfires sweeping the West Coast of the United States. (theexplorerblog.com) More...
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KEUG has had intervals where the METARs have reported visibility of 0.00 SM in the last couple of days.
We've had that here at KSMF and KMHR as well. I wouldn't be surprised if KMFR is completely shut down.
However, I'm surprised they are more worried about the smoke and visibility than the ash that could get into the engines. No, it isn't volcanic ash, but it could still be just as damaging.
However, I'm surprised they are more worried about the smoke and visibility than the ash that could get into the engines. No, it isn't volcanic ash, but it could still be just as damaging.
I'd hate to be living there now. My asthma would have me in the hospital
i was guessing any flight would be suspended or cancelled due to the air quality and visibility in the area..i am guessing in washington and california,there may be restrictions as well..its awful to see the pictures...
cough cough cough what? live in Sacramento, used to work tower there.. been bad for weeks but last 2 days? blowing east...happy to share, you guys!
