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Smoke Guidance Point Forecast

localized text summary of atmospheric conditions affecting smoke
produced by: National FCAMMS

Predicted conditions at your location affecting fire and smoke.

  • Mixing Height
  • Transport Winds
  • Ventilations Index
  • Haines Index
  • National Scope
  • 7 day Point Location Forecast
  • Uses National Weather Service NAM and GFS weather predictions
ATTRIBUTES
INSTANT ACCESS
EASY TO USE
๏ LOCALIZED
text
☼ ➳ ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
GFS (7-day) forecast
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Smoke Guidance Regional Maps

maps of atmospheric conditions and predicted smoke concentrations
produced by: National FCAMMS

Predictions of ground smoke concentrations and atmospheric conditions affecting smoke using weather model data and smoke dispersion models. National scope.

  • Ground Smoke Concentrations (PM2.5)
  • Mixing Height
  • Transport Winds
  • Ventilation Index
  • National Scope
  • 3 & 7 day forecasts
  • Uses National Weather Service NAM and GFS weather predictions
  • 12km resolution (3-day) / 30-km resolution (7-day)
ATTRIBUTES
INSTANT ACCESS
EASY TO USE
￭ REGIONAL
graphics
☼ ➳ ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
SMOKE
CONCENTRATIONS
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NOTE: Setting of region via fire location under development.

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Customized Fuels, Consumption, and Smoke Modeling

fully configurable while-you-wait modeling that allows comparison between models
produced by: BlueSky Playground system by USFS AirFire and STI
Interactive website that allows the user to choose their fuel loadings, fire consumption model, and more. Outputs are viewable at every step and can be changed before continuing. Model runs done while-you-wait, including smoke impacts. Currently single fire only.
  • Fuel Loadings
  • Fire Consumption
  • Fire Emissions
  • Plume Rise
  • Smoke Concentrations
  • National Coverage
  • Customizable - input your fire information, change any modeled values
  • Interactive - view results while you wait
  • Uses a variety of meteorological data including National Weather Service forecasts
  • Fuels and consumption done on 1-km grid / smoke dispersion on meteorological grids (4-, 12-, and 30-km depending on source)
ATTRIBUTES
INSTANT ACCESS
EASY TO USE
๏ LOCALIZED
￭ REGIONAL
text
graphics
↹ INTERACTIVE
SMOKE
CONCENTRATIONS

Playground is still in beta testing. We value your feedback.

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