Tag: #smoke
Missoula County Encourages Preparation During Fifth Annual Wildfire Smoke Ready Week
As our temperatures heat up, so do wildfire risks. And with fire, wildfire smoke inevitably creeps into the valleys. Local public health experts, climate advocates, and local government encourage Missoula County residents to educate and prepare themselves for the hazards of wildfire smoke during Wildfire Smoke Ready Week July 12-19. A proclamation from the Missoula County Commissioners and […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke (Mini) Update October 11-13, 2024
This is a mini update for the weekend of October 11-13! It smells a bit smoky out there and the Air Quality Index in Missoula and Frenchtown is currently Moderate trending up. Air Quality in Seeley Lake is Good. Smoke from fires in Idaho and Montana is draining into the Missoula Valley as the afternoon […]
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Update July 22, 2024 11:45AM
This morning’s satellite photo shows smoke over our entire region. The smoke over Missoula County is relatively light. There is some heavier stuff headed our way under the clouds. How much become trapped in the valleys will depend on the timing of its arrival. Currently, it looks like tomorrow may be a worse air quality day. Photo credit: NOAA.
Read MoreWildfire Smoke Air Quality Update – July 19, 2024
Last night smoke from the Miller Peak Fire drained into nearby drainages and into Missoula resulting in air quality ranging from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy. Smoke from fires west of Missoula in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and California, is resulting in Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups across Missoula County. There is a lot […]
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