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Boundary County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday January 14th, 2026 :: 03:07 p.m. PST

Community

Dense Fog Advisory until 10:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality.

* WHERE...Schweitzer Mountain Road, Athol, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Clark Fork, Eastport, and Priest River.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM PST Thursday. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN PANHANDLE

Instructions:

Buildup of fine pollution particles can be harmful to those sensitive to air pollution including people with lung and heart problems, people with diabetes, children and the elderly. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Address/Location
Boundary County Sheriff's Office
6438 Kootenai St
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-267-3151

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Dense Fog Advisory

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