Potential Smoke at the End of This Week

Smoke may be back in the picture this week. While there are still many uncertainties, northern Colorado may experience smoke beginning Thursday.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Wyoming. As of this morning, the fires in Wyoming are mostly contained, but any new fire starts could spread quickly. Northerly winds are expected to develop on Thursday morning, meaning any smoke from these potential fires could reach northern Colorado.

The HRRR-Smoke model indicates that smoke from Idaho could move into northern Colorado by Friday morning. It is still too early to tell with certainty which locations will be most impacted, but CDPHE will continue to monitor and update the smoke blog as this week progresses.

Satellite image from Tuesday afternoon shows heavy smoke in central Idaho. Smoke from these fires may make it into Colorado on Friday.