Smoke from ongoing wildfires in Central Oregon is affecting air quality in the Treasure Valley.
The Air Quality Index in the Boise area on Saturday ranges from 80 to 130, making it unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the National Weather Service in Boise.
“If you’re going out, the main things to keep in mind are to avoid strenuous outdoor activity and try to avoid areas with smoke where it is hazy, and you can’t see further than five miles,” said Jackson Macfarlane, a meteorologist with NWS. “That’s an indication that the smoke is settling and staying concentrated…