AirNow - Air Quality Data
Get air quality and wildfire smoke data where you live.
Smoke Monitoring
Basic Smoke Management Practices for Prescribed Burning
Fact sheet from the Southern Fire Exchange dictating basic smoke managment practices.
FireSmoke Canada
From here you can access the BlueSky Canada smoke forecasts, fire weather forecasts, fire information, and the BlueSky Playground. The Weather Forecast Research Team at the University of British Columbia produces these research forecasts with support from multiple agencies.
Predicting Smoke Movement: An Introduction to Smoke Models
An educational document concerning smoke movement and modeling.
Purple Air
Purple Air sensors measure PM 2.5 particulates in the air.
Offers data based on local sensors.
Smoke Prediction Map
Current smoke forecast produced by GSL’s HRRR Smoke Model.
The model predicts how the weather impacts smoke movement and how much the smoke could reduce visibility and air temperatures.
Smoke Readiness: Preparing for Wildfire Smoke
An educational document breaking down what smoke is and how to prepare for it.
Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires
Public health officials and others can use the resources in the Smoke-Ready Toolbox to help educate people about the risks of smoke exposure and actions they can take to protect their health.
Wildland Fire, Air Quality, and Public Health Considerations Fact Sheet
An educational document by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) breaking down recent smoke management practices.