[Hey]

Hopefully the 8:00 start time and cooler air will help clear the air.

[Hey]

Hopefully the 8:00 start time and cooler air will help clear the air.

[81alum]

According to the Merc, the vast majority of high school games scheduled for last night were cancelled, although there were five that were played.  The C.al WSU game had 26k attendance.  Meanwhile the forecast is for higher winds and worsening smoke throughout the Bay Area until midday Sunday.

All that said, I found the smoke here in Palo Alto yesterday to be quite tolerable.  Even slight changes in the direction of the wind can make a very big difference.

At the moment, at 6:30 am, the AQI is 162.  I wouldn't want to be sitting outside in a stadium if it remained like that--let alone running and exerting myself.  The fires up north are picking up intensity due to the winds, with new evacuations being announced, so depending on the wind direction, we might expect the AQI to get worse and not better.

[81alum]

According to the Merc, the vast majority of high school games scheduled for last night were cancelled, although there were five that were played.  The C.al WSU game had 26k attendance.  Meanwhile the forecast is for higher winds and worsening smoke throughout the Bay Area until midday Sunday.

All that said, I found the smoke here in Palo Alto yesterday to be quite tolerable.  Even slight changes in the direction of the wind can make a very big difference.

At the moment, at 6:30 am, the AQI is 162.  I wouldn't want to be sitting outside in a stadium if it remained like that--let alone running and exerting myself.  The fires up north are picking up intensity due to the winds, with new evacuations being announced, so depending on the wind direction, we might expect the AQI to get worse and not better.

[ChicagoCard]

I wish I could send to northern California an hour of the heavy Midwestern rain we're getting...

[ChicagoCard]

I wish I could send to northern California an hour of the heavy Midwestern rain we're getting...

[Mick]

I wish I could send to northern California an hour of the heavy Midwestern rain we're getting...

We're getting a little bit here in Detroit. But it's going to be high 60's/low 70s and sunny the rest of the week.

[Mick]

I wish I could send to northern California an hour of the heavy Midwestern rain we're getting...

We're getting a little bit here in Detroit. But it's going to be high 60's/low 70s and sunny the rest of the week.

[Nan3cy]

I saw a report of 30% chance of rain in the North Bay for the middle of next week. Keep fingers crossed.

[Nan3cy]

I saw a report of 30% chance of rain in the North Bay for the middle of next week. Keep fingers crossed.

[winflop]

According to the Merc, the vast majority of high school games scheduled for last night were cancelled, although there were five that were played.  The C.al WSU game had 26k attendance.  Meanwhile the forecast is for higher winds and worsening smoke throughout the Bay Area until midday Sunday.

All that said, I found the smoke here in Palo Alto yesterday to be quite tolerable.  Even slight changes in the direction of the wind can make a very big difference.

At the moment, at 6:30 am, the AQI is 162.  I wouldn't want to be sitting outside in a stadium if it remained like that--let alone running and exerting myself.  The fires up north are picking up intensity due to the winds, with new evacuations being announced, so depending on the wind direction, we might expect the AQI to get worse and not better.

The NCAA threshold of 200 is ridiculous. Should be 150 at most

[winflop]

According to the Merc, the vast majority of high school games scheduled for last night were cancelled, although there were five that were played.  The C.al WSU game had 26k attendance.  Meanwhile the forecast is for higher winds and worsening smoke throughout the Bay Area until midday Sunday.

All that said, I found the smoke here in Palo Alto yesterday to be quite tolerable.  Even slight changes in the direction of the wind can make a very big difference.

At the moment, at 6:30 am, the AQI is 162.  I wouldn't want to be sitting outside in a stadium if it remained like that--let alone running and exerting myself.  The fires up north are picking up intensity due to the winds, with new evacuations being announced, so depending on the wind direction, we might expect the AQI to get worse and not better.

The NCAA threshold of 200 is ridiculous. Should be 150 at most

[Snorlax94]

The NCAA threshold of 200 is ridiculous. Should be 150 at most

Winflop,
What is the basis for that view? For those with a medical background, what do you think of playing with an aqi of 150?

Is it safe for the players? Is it safe for the fans?  I was planning on attending but leaving my 9 yo son at home.

[Snorlax94]

The NCAA threshold of 200 is ridiculous. Should be 150 at most

Winflop,
What is the basis for that view? For those with a medical background, what do you think of playing with an aqi of 150?

Is it safe for the players? Is it safe for the fans?  I was planning on attending but leaving my 9 yo son at home.

[BostonCard]

“safe” is a relative concept.  It is safer than if the AQI were 200, but not as safe as if it were <50.  I would advise against unnecessary exposure to it, and I would advise against exposure to it if you or your son have a pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular disease such as asthma or heart failure.  If you are otherwise healthy, you will probably be fine, but there is no such thing as absolute safety.  Use your judgment.

BC

[BostonCard]

“safe” is a relative concept.  It is safer than if the AQI were 200, but not as safe as if it were <50.  I would advise against unnecessary exposure to it, and I would advise against exposure to it if you or your son have a pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular disease such as asthma or heart failure.  If you are otherwise healthy, you will probably be fine, but there is no such thing as absolute safety.  Use your judgment.

BC

[CornFed]

Are those masks available?  Heard they are getting short in supply.

[CornFed]

Are those masks available?  Heard they are getting short in supply.

[81alum]

The "weatherbug" information site continues to say the AQI is 162 but it can't be right.  It is now clear in Palto Alto, breezy with perfectly blue skies.  I can't smell smoke in the air and it looks as nice as it has all week.  This smoke map shows the smoke collecting instead north of us and south of us with the penninsula clear.  If this holds up for another 12 hours, we could have nice conditions for a game. 

https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airn...&submit=Go

[81alum]

The "weatherbug" information site continues to say the AQI is 162 but it can't be right.  It is now clear in Palto Alto, breezy with perfectly blue skies.  I can't smell smoke in the air and it looks as nice as it has all week.  This smoke map shows the smoke collecting instead north of us and south of us with the penninsula clear.  If this holds up for another 12 hours, we could have nice conditions for a game. 

https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airn...&submit=Go

[pefloresjr]

The weatherbug site linked on page two of this thread shows Palo Alto with an AQI of 68 right now.  SF is 120 but skies look blue, it doesn't smell like smoke and there is a little gusty wind.  It seems likely to change throughout the day because when I took my dog out at 5:30 this morning, it smelled like I was camping near the campfire outside.  Hoping we stay as low as possible for everybody's sake. 

Cheers,
Pete F.

[pefloresjr]

The weatherbug site linked on page two of this thread shows Palo Alto with an AQI of 68 right now.  SF is 120 but skies look blue, it doesn't smell like smoke and there is a little gusty wind.  It seems likely to change throughout the day because when I took my dog out at 5:30 this morning, it smelled like I was camping near the campfire outside.  Hoping we stay as low as possible for everybody's sake. 

Cheers,
Pete F.

[French Rage]

The "weatherbug" information site continues to say the AQI is 162 but it can't be right.  It is now clear in Palto Alto, breezy with perfectly blue skies.  I can't smell smoke in the air and it looks as nice as it has all week.  This smoke map shows the smoke collecting instead north of us and south of us with the penninsula clear.  If this holds up for another 12 hours, we could have nice conditions for a game. 

https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airn...&submit=Go

Yeah it looks perfectly normal here in Mountain View.  Everything was saying how awful Saturday morning was going to be so it's surprising.

[French Rage]

The "weatherbug" information site continues to say the AQI is 162 but it can't be right.  It is now clear in Palto Alto, breezy with perfectly blue skies.  I can't smell smoke in the air and it looks as nice as it has all week.  This smoke map shows the smoke collecting instead north of us and south of us with the penninsula clear.  If this holds up for another 12 hours, we could have nice conditions for a game. 

https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airn...&submit=Go

Yeah it looks perfectly normal here in Mountain View.  Everything was saying how awful Saturday morning was going to be so it's surprising.

[stupac2]

Same here in Oakland, the website says in the Unhealthy range, but the sky is as blue as it's been all week and the only reason I can smell smoke right now is because my wife is making bacon. Hopefully this holds for the rest of the day!

[stupac2]

Same here in Oakland, the website says in the Unhealthy range, but the sky is as blue as it's been all week and the only reason I can smell smoke right now is because my wife is making bacon. Hopefully this holds for the rest of the day!

[BostonCard]

Air quality index is currently 41... which is "good".  Should be fine for the game.

BC

[BostonCard]

Air quality index is currently 41... which is "good".  Should be fine for the game.

BC