Weather:

East winds came to an end on Wednesday morning in areas near the Eagle Creek fire helping to limit the amount of ash falling in the Portland metro area. Still the air quality through much of the state is poor and health officials advise residents in smoky areas to avoid strenuous work and exercises outdoors. Run auto air conditioners on recycle mode to avoid drawing in smoke-filled air into vehicles. Close windows in homes and use air systems that filter or recycle air. Check air quality levels at airnow.gov

Portland air quality as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service report the current high pressure system will shift east of the Cascades Wednesday morning. This will allow moderating conditions with cooler air from a marine flow to ramp up over the valleys mid-week.

An upper level trough will move up from California later Wednesday and Thursday bringing a good chance for showers and thunderstorms through Thursday. Wednesday's high will be 85 degrees.

Thursday and Friday's showers should help moderate any left-over smoky conditions. Thursday's high will be 80, Friday's 78.

Closures:

As of Wednesday evening, here's the latest on closures, delays and schedule changes.

The Hood River County Forest Manager recommended the closure of all Hood River County forestland, forest roads, and trails to all recreational use until further notice. The Hood River County Board of Commissioners approved the recommendation on Tuesday, just after 6:00 p.m.

The Hood River County School District canceled all school activities and community education programs Thursday due to poor air quality.

ODOT has canceled the Columbia Gorge Express bus service for the upcoming weekend - Sept. 8-10, due to the Eagle Creek fire. The bus is in its second season of operations between the Gateway Transit Center, Rooster Rock State Park and Multnomah Falls. The service is currently scheduled to operate on the last two weekends of the month, Sept. 15-17 and Sept. 22-24. Service updates can be found at ColumbiaGorgeExpress.com.

Effective immediately, all outdoor recreational burning is prohibited by order of the fire chief in the cities of Camas and Washougal. This is due to the extreme fire danger and poor air quality being experienced in the area at this time. The ban will not be lifted until a significant and sustained change in weather occurs. Outdoor gas and charcoal barbecues or fireplaces are not affected by this ban.

Clark County Fire Marshal reminds residents that a ban on most all recreational fires remains in place countywide until further notice.

The 2017 Vineyard Tour bicycle ride scheduled for Saturday September 9 has

been cancelled due to air quality conditions from the current wild fires in

Oregon. Those already registered will receive a voucher for next year's ride.

Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the Columbia River established a safety zone Tuesday closing the river to all vessel traffic east of Portland from mile marker 126 to 146.

Douglas County Schools:

Riddle School District: Closed due to poor air quality.

Lane County Schools:

McKenzie School District: Closed until Monday, Sept 11. See www.mckenzie.k12.or.us for more information.

Clark County Schools:

Evergreen School District: Schools will be open as normal Wednesday, September 6. All recesses will continue to be held indoors. Due to continued air quality concerns, all outdoor matches/games/events have been postponed for Wednesday. All outdoor practices/activities will be moved indoors.

La Center School District: Operating as normal and will continue indoor recess/PE until air quality improves. After school activities will be determined later in the day. Refer to website; www.lacenterschools.org

Kelso and Longview schools: All students will be kept inside during recess and PE today. After school sports will either be held indoors, or canceled if air quality conditions do not improve.

Vancouver School District: Due to continued air quality warnings, all outdoor games/matches scheduled for Wednesday will be postponed. After-school activities and practices will be moved indoors or canceled. Students should check with coaches for more information.

Columbia Gorge Schools:

Skamania School District 2: Closed Thursday.

Stevenson-Carson School District: OPEN with early dismissal on Wednesday.

Multnomah County Schools:

Corbett School District: Closed Thursday.

Portland Public Schools: Schools are open on their regular schedules Wednesday, Sept. 6, including child care and other after school activities. However, because of heavy smoke intrusion from forest fires, all schools will limit outdoor activities.

Washington County Schools:

Beaverton: Due to continuing air quality concerns, outdoor recess and PE classes are canceled for Wednesday.

Tigard/Tualatin School District: Outdoor P.E. activities and elementary outdoor recess have been canceled for Wednesday due to continuing poor air quality conditions.

Private and Charter Schools - Portland area:

MLA Public Charter School: Closed, still Level 1 and elementary air quality still poor.

Riverdale schools: Due to poor air quality, afternoon sports at both schools will be canceled Wednesday. This includes practices and games. Volleyball is not canceled due to being held indoors.

Traffic:

Interstate 84 remains closed to all vehicles from Troutdale to Hood River with limited access from The Dalles to Hood River. Truck traffic is being diverted onto OR 197 then to U.S. 26.

SR 14 remains closed to truck traffic from Washougal, MP 19 to Dallesport, MP 84. Westbound passenger vehicle traffic is being diverted to SR 14 from The Dalles. Update 9 a.m.; Washington State DOT (SW region) says it's not "seen any substantial delays in either direction" for passenger vehicle traffic on SR 14 through the Gorge.

Check back throughout the morning for the latest commuting updates and follow us on Twitter: @trafficportland