Simple Way To Find Out How Smoky The Skies Will Be In Montana

Simple Way To Find Out How Smoky The Skies Will Be In Montana

Wildfire season is officially upon us here in Montana, and the skies are becoming hazier by the day.

One active major fire in Montana is named the Horse Gulch Fire.

This fire is burning just north of Helena and Canyon Ferry, encompassing over 10,000 acres.

Read More Here: Wildfire Continues To Grow North Of Canyon Ferry

Needless to say, this fire is contributing a significant amount of smoke to the region; however, significant fires to our north, and even as far out as California, are contributing to the hazy skies.

Related Reading: Seemingly Every Year Montana’s Skies Are Choked Out By Wildfire Smoke

As a Weather nerd, I closely monitor weather systems and the amount of smoke expected to encompass the region on any given day.

You might wonder where I get this information and how smoky it is expected to be in Montana.

Wildfire Smoke Forecast

The short answer is that some helpful websites break down this information.

The first one to check out is the Air Now website.

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• The United States government provides this website, which clearly shows where smoke is expected to be throughout the country.

Check out the Montana Department of Environmental Quality website for more health-related information regarding wildfire smoke.

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• This website will provide a write-up and more information on the overall air quality throughout Montana.

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