The map shows the forecast for the distribution of near-surface wildfire smoke at 10 a.m. MDT August 22, 2020.
NASA, below, says there is going to be more of the same next week — lots of smoke. They apparently use a different unit of measurement than NOAA, above.
Smoke forecast for 9 p.m. MDT Wednesday August 26, 2020.
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12 thoughts on “Smoke forecast for August 22, 2020”
It would be interesting to see a comparison of the actual smoke to what was forecasted from the two different systems each day. Which one was more accurate?
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I have a question. I live in Colorado Springs CO & we have been socked in for days. Our elevation in city limits ranges from 5,500 feet to 7,000 feet but I can drive 20 minutes & be at 9,000 ft. Another 10 minutes & I can be at 11,000 ft. My house is at 6,500 ft. Should I go up or down, lol, to get some outdoors time with less smoke?
For any other people with severe anemia like me, who live at high altitudes, be careful.
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Grants Pass, OR
There were clear sky this morning and by mid-afternoon, the air is thick of smoke. No fires nearby, but the amount of smoke coming from California appear significant. We need RAIN.
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Lots of smoke in Sheridan, WY
People are feeling it congestion wise
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Smoke has been moderate to heavy and fairly constant over the past week in the La Sal Mountains and in nearby Moab, UT. Some ash fall overnight at times.
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There is significant smoke in Albuquerque today
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Jannette Bechdolt
8/21/2020
Driving North to Glacier Natl Park from Denver. Are now in Montana. Not quite as bad as Denver, but not good.
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It is very smokey along the front range (eastern side) of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Cannot see the surrounding mountains upon which I live due to heavey wildfire smoke from Colorado’s 4 major wildfires; neither can the valley below nor Denver be seen (even at night). It has been “raining” ash from the wildfires for the past 1 1/2 weeks. Bits of burnt pine needles accompany the ash that coats, decks, vehicles, ect. If I had not seen this for myself, I would not believe it. It is surreal. The odor from the wildfires is over powering at times, even with the windows and doors closed.
I can’t begin to imagine what the fire-fighters go through to put out these horrific blazes. God Bless them all and keep them safe. Thank you fire fighters.
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Heavy smoke in Denio, NV area, staying indoors.
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Lot of smoke in Nampa and Boise Idaho area for the past several days keeping windows closed
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Stay safe and healthy Barry!
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Lots of smoke and zero visibility in Redding. Cooler temps, but no open windows tonight.
It would be interesting to see a comparison of the actual smoke to what was forecasted from the two different systems each day. Which one was more accurate?
I have a question. I live in Colorado Springs CO & we have been socked in for days. Our elevation in city limits ranges from 5,500 feet to 7,000 feet but I can drive 20 minutes & be at 9,000 ft. Another 10 minutes & I can be at 11,000 ft. My house is at 6,500 ft. Should I go up or down, lol, to get some outdoors time with less smoke?
For any other people with severe anemia like me, who live at high altitudes, be careful.
Grants Pass, OR
There were clear sky this morning and by mid-afternoon, the air is thick of smoke. No fires nearby, but the amount of smoke coming from California appear significant. We need RAIN.
Lots of smoke in Sheridan, WY
People are feeling it congestion wise
Smoke has been moderate to heavy and fairly constant over the past week in the La Sal Mountains and in nearby Moab, UT. Some ash fall overnight at times.
There is significant smoke in Albuquerque today
Jannette Bechdolt
8/21/2020
Driving North to Glacier Natl Park from Denver. Are now in Montana. Not quite as bad as Denver, but not good.
It is very smokey along the front range (eastern side) of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Cannot see the surrounding mountains upon which I live due to heavey wildfire smoke from Colorado’s 4 major wildfires; neither can the valley below nor Denver be seen (even at night). It has been “raining” ash from the wildfires for the past 1 1/2 weeks. Bits of burnt pine needles accompany the ash that coats, decks, vehicles, ect. If I had not seen this for myself, I would not believe it. It is surreal. The odor from the wildfires is over powering at times, even with the windows and doors closed.
I can’t begin to imagine what the fire-fighters go through to put out these horrific blazes. God Bless them all and keep them safe. Thank you fire fighters.
Heavy smoke in Denio, NV area, staying indoors.
Lot of smoke in Nampa and Boise Idaho area for the past several days keeping windows closed
Stay safe and healthy Barry!
Lots of smoke and zero visibility in Redding. Cooler temps, but no open windows tonight.