Delaware Valley Orienteering Association

Topic created by Steve on Wed Jun 7, 2023 at 2:33 pm

Steve
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Does it make sense to do six hour score o with an AQI off of the charts? Somehow this seems different to me than running in rain, ice or snow. We usually like to get some  fressh air when we go orienteering.

Reply by EricW on Wed Jun 7, 2023 at 3:30 pm

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Forecast?

Reply by Steve on Wed Jun 7, 2023 at 4:15 pm

Steve
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With 400 wild fires burning, it will take a monsoon to put them out. As for wind direction, I am clueless.

Reply by drads on Wed Jun 7, 2023 at 4:39 pm

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As of 16:30 on Wednesday the AQI is hazardous (AQI=389), but forecast for Friday is currently Moderate (AQI=100). Although fires won't be out for a while, wind patterns could change.  I recommend we reasses late Thursday.

Reply by rgbortz on Wed Jun 7, 2023 at 8:03 pm

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Shall we be sensitive to AQI for all events ? Then many would not participate frequntly. Speaking for myself I tend to "know thyself" and can determine as I am living life if I should stop doing an activity if the current environmental conditions say STOP. I say let the show go on and advise people to make the decision they think best for themselves.

Reply by camperpat on Thu Jun 8, 2023 at 6:34 am

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Did an all day kayak trip yesterday,  did not even notice the smoke until I got out of the woods and into my car to go home.   Hope your weekend goes as planned.   camperpat

Reply by kathyu on Thu Jun 8, 2023 at 1:08 pm

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I noticed that wooded areas (like our development which is notoriously overgrown with mature trees) seem to have clearer air than open treeless areas.  

Reply by yurets on Thu Jun 8, 2023 at 6:08 pm

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Updated forecast AQI down to 96-97 for the weekend. With this trend it should be ok by tomorrow.