Smoke arrives in northeast Colorado, moving towards Denver

Smoke from Nebraska has moved into northeast Colorado. 

Smoke, in gray, is visible on satellite imagery. Image courtesy of RAMMB Cira Slider.

The Ashby Fire and the Minor Fire are burning in Nebraska. Smoke from these fires pushed into northeast Colorado on Thursday. Particulate matter concentrations are elevated for some locations in northeast Colorado, including Fort Morgan, Sterling, and Julesburg. 

Smoke is continuing to move southwest towards the Denver Metro area on Thursday afternoon. Some locations may notice a brief increase in particulate matter, but we do not expect prolonged periods of heavy smoke. 

No major public health impacts are expected at this time, but folks who are particularly sensitive to smoke may want to take steps to protect their health.