The burn ban is being lifted in Snohomish County effective Nov. 19 at noon.

The ban continues in King and Pierce counties due to continued weather conditions and air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency said.

Snohomish County is expected to have earlier daytime winds sufficient enough to reduce pollution levels, allowing the burn ban to be lifted.

The front expected this evening is showing rain and winds that will clear the air. However, daytime winds will not be sufficient to significantly reduce pollution levels in King and Pierce counties, especially in areas where wood burning is common.

The purpose of a burn ban is to reduce the amount of pollution that is creating unhealthy air usually due to excessive wood smoke.