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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Scouting then and now ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The United States and Iran make a deal ... Guest Opinion: Synthetic turf is the wrong answer ... Our View: Scouting then and now ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The United States and Iran make a deal ... Guest Opinion: Synthetic turf is the wrong answer ... Weather change should reduce haze from Siberian wildfires Smoke from massive fires drifted across the Pacific Ocean Comment By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Apr. 20, 2015 at 11:36 AM Updated Apr 20, 2015 at 7:32 PM By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Apr. 20, 2015 at 11:36 AM Updated Apr 20, 2015 at 7:32 PM » Social News Smoky haze that has traveled from Siberian wildfires to much of the Pacific Northwest could start thinning in Southern Oregon today, though the smoke could return if the fires continue. The National Weather Service says falling temperatures, a chance of showers and some cloud cover should help to move some of the smoke along. "This stagnant, kind of warm pattern, it's going to shift," said meteorologist Shad Keene. "Effects will be less noticeable." According to The Associated Press, the fires are burning in Khakassia, in southeastern Siberia, and were started by farmers burning grass in their fields. Winds pushed the fires out of control and have killed more than a dozen people and burned hundreds of homes, AP reported. Smoke traveled about 5,500 miles and started to drift into the area Saturday, meandering across the sky in Seattle and Vancouver before moving south. The smoke cast the setting sun a deep orange Sunday night in the Rogue Valley. The haze has not affected air quality because of its height off the ground — roughly 13,000 feet, Keene said. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Index shows air was at "good" levels through Monday afternoon. The high temperature today is expected to be 70 degrees. Chances of rain showers are expected into Thursday, with high temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s. "Temperatures are going to drop significantly. It will be very noticeable," Keene said. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected]. Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil. By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings DailyTidings.com By Ryan Pfeil For the Tidings Posted Apr. 20, 2015 at 11:36 AM Updated Apr 20, 2015 at 7:32 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501