Lake effect snow will impact the Great Lakes region through the day. Gusty winds will pick up across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic beginning this afternoon following a cold front. Elevated fire weather conditions will persist across the Desert Southwest today, with critical fire weather conditions developing Wednesday and Thursday in the Southern Plains. Read More >
Western and Central Wyoming
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Smoke dispersal is categorized by using the Ventilation Rate. Ventilation Rate forecasts for a specific point can be found using the Fire Weather Dashboard. Click a spot on the map and scroll down to find daily and hourly Ventilation Rate values for the next few days.
The link above is configured to display smoke dispersal categories as shown here:
| Smoke Dispersal | Vent. Rate, knot-feet (x1000) | |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 150 or greater | |
| Very Good | 100 to 149.99 | |
| Good | 60 to 99.99 | |
| Fair | 40 to 59.99 | |
| Poor | less than 40 |
Ventilation Rate = Transport Wind (kts) x Mixing Height (ft)
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Western and Central Wyoming
12744 West U.S. Hwy 26
Riverton, WY 82501
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