Smoky Skies in Western Montana and Northern Wyoming, with Cool Temperatures Across the State
Air quality reached unhealthy levels in much of western Montana as 19 fires burned in the state over the past week, officials said.
- The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued an Air Quality Alert for 21 counties on Monday, with much of western Montana recording air quality readings in the unhealthy category.
- Smoke from regional wildfires, including intense blazes near Spokane, Washington, continues rolling into Montana, while the Elder 1 fire near Frenchtown contributes locally to the haze.
- Firefighters reached 40% containment on the Elder 1 fire after significant progress, while the 6,029-acre Silvertip Fire remains the state's largest, burning in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
- Air quality scores reached above 200 in the Bitterroot and Flathead valleys, prompting officials to discourage outdoor exertion for sensitive groups facing increased health risks.
- The National Weather Service anticipates above-normal heat across Montana for the 6-10 days, as dry, sunny conditions remain locked in before potential moisture returns.
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Smoke clears for parts of Montana, though may be short-lived
While two-thirds of Montana is getting a bit of relief from wildfire smoke, conditions in the western portion likely will continue to be smoky, according to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. By Monday afternoon, smoke had cleared out of much of the central portion of the state, with Great Falls, Helena and Havre all […]
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