Areas of Critical Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Pacific Storm to Impact California Midweek

Dry and windy conditions will bring critical fire weather to much of the northern and central Plains today, then critical fire weather is expected across New Mexico into the southern Plains Tuesday into Saturday. A Pacific storm with atmospheric river will bring heavy mountain snow and strong winds to the Sierra Nevada and heavy rainfall over parts of coastal southern California midweek. Read More >

Hourly Smoke Model Forecast

This is an experimental smoke forecast model and may not be available at all times. It is based on the High Resolution Rapid Refresh model. It is also NOT an official air quality forecast. Official air quality information can be found here: fire.airnow.gov