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Central Idaho Smoke Outlook, 09-11-2024
Wapiti Fire
Publication Type: News - 09/11/2024 - 08:11
Special Statement
AIR QUALITY ADVISORIES in effect. See Idaho DEQ for current status.
Fire
The Wapiti Fire is at 122,233 acres, the Middle Fork Complex is at 60,807 acres, and the Chimney Fire is 6,146 acres. A number of additional wildfires are impacting air quality in the area. With a chance for extremely high winds ahead of an approaching cold front, firefighters are reinforcing lines and taking no chances. Rain is expected this afternoon and tomorrow, but until then fuels remain extremely dry. See inciweb.wildfire.gov for updates on specific incidents.
Smoke
A cold front and the accompanying storm system should bring much improved air quality by late in the day Wednesday. GOOD conditions should last for several days following. Still, smoke may briefly reach UNHEALTHY levels in the mountains today. Expect one last repeat of the inversion pattern we have seen in Garden Valley, Lowman, and Stanley: smoke building up over the morning hours and clearing out in early afternoon. Rain is likely Thursday for all areas, with GOOD conditions except in the immediate vicinity of fires. View interactive smoke outlook