Brown Pow Forecast - Weather Advisory
It's difficult to choose the right skis for these conditions!
Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment
Alerts for: East Columbia
1:16 PM PST Tuesday 17 February 2015
Special air quality statement in effect for:
- East Columbia
Dust advisory in effect for Golden.
The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has issued a dust advisory for Golden because of high concentrations of dust that are expected to persist for the next 24 hours. This advisory will be updated tomorrow.
Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Staying indoors with windows and doors closed helps to reduce exposure.
Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions such as breathing or lung conditions, hay fever, asthma or persons who react strongly to dust. If you are experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheeze, follow the advice of your health care provider.
For more information on current air quality, see: http://www.bcairquality.ca.
Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and, if applicable, Metro Vancouver
