The above map shows the distribution of smoke created by wildfires, as of 7:06 a.m. MT, July 1, 2012. The purple and yellow areas contain the more dense smoke.
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Red Flag Warnings and Smoke map, July 1, 2012
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Looks like the Monsoons are upon the southwest.
time to pack up and go north. Miss that…
Hi!
Trying to decide if we’re still going to the Rockies this summer.
Please explain your “smoke map” in terms of dangers to health.
For instance, does purple relate to two packs of cigarettes per day, whereas green is similar to one cigarette per month?
Our tenting/hiking group includes ages 7-75 and those with some mild asthma. We want to have fun, but also be safe. Maybe next year would be best.
Thanks for your help! Kara
Depends on how much rain is coming see my reference to the monsoons above. could be pretty much out in two weeks particularly
Colorado,Utah,AZ and New Mexico.
If I understand the smoke chart the
purple areas are simply the heaviest smoke. Still, I’d keep an eye on the
chart and plan accordingly. Fire Season tends to Migrate North and
West this time of year…Not as a
rule however..
We’ve been wet and cool here in NE
Oregon….