Smoke Subsiding in Southeast Colorado

Smoke from several fires in neighboring states moved into Colorado on Saturday, but air quality has improved as of Sunday morning. The Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke is no longer in effect.

On Sunday morning, light to moderate smoke is possible in southeast Colorado, especially in Baca County. Folks who are extremely sensitive to smoke may want to take steps to protect their health. However, no major public health impacts are expected. Throughout the day, winds are expected to increase, helping to clear out the smoke. Good to Moderate air quality conditions are expected on Sunday.

One wildcard in Sunday's forecast is that a Red Flag Warning is in effect for southeast Colorado. CDPHE is monitoring for any new fires and will issue an advisory if heavy smoke returns.

Smoky Saturday for southeast Colorado

 Several fires are burning in Texas and Kansas, and smoke has reached southeast Colorado.

Moderate to heavy smoke is possible on Saturday in the southeast corner of the state. An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect until 9 am Sunday morning. 

If you are sensitive to smoke, it may be a good idea to take precautions to protect your health today.

Several fires are burning in Kansas and Texas. Source: WatchDuty.

On Sunday, a low-pressure system is expected to move into Colorado. This change in wind direction could help to clear out the smoke, bringing improvements to air quality. CDPHE is monitoring the situation, and will continue the Air Quality Health Advisory if the smoke lingers.

You can stay up-to-date on smoke conditions by visiting EPA's Fire and Smoke Map.

Smoke in southeast Colorado

Smoke from multiple fires is lingering in the southwest corner of the state. 

The State Line Fire, CR G Fire, and County Road 51 Fire are burning in or near southeast Colorado. Smoke from these fires is lingering in the area, as far north as Lamar. 

CDPHE is monitoring the situation and will issue an advisory if conditions worsen. For now, we recommend that folks who are sensitive to wildfire smoke take precautions to protect their health.

Stay up-to-date with real-time air quality conditions at EPA's Fire and Smoke Map.