Smoke and air quality maps, September 19, 2020

September 19, 2020  |  4:42 p.m. MDT

fires Near-surface smoke, at 2 p.m. MDT September 19, 2020
Near-surface smoke, at 2 p.m. MDT September 19, 2020. NOAA. Near-surface smoke refers to the smoke that will hover within 8 meters (26 feet) of the ground—the kind responsible for burning eyes and aggravated asthma.

The text in the Tweet below is about Utah, but the map shows the smoke forecast for the Western U.S. through Monday morning. After you click to begin the animation, you can click again to stop and start it.

The air quality in the western states has improved over the levels seen several days ago.

Air Quality
Air Quality, 4:30 p.m. MDT Sept 19, 2020, AirNow.
Air Quality California
Air Quality, California and Nevada, 4:30 p.m. MDT Sept 19, 2020, AirNow.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

3 thoughts on “Smoke and air quality maps, September 19, 2020”

  1. This crud has reached Iowa despite what I can find in the news or what this map shows. Dark and hazy for days here.

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