Idaho Smoke Map

Idaho Smoke Map Legend

**(Preliminary Data Warning: Data found on the map shown below is preliminary and is subject to change. Data is in local standard time format - no adjustment for daylight savings time.)

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Clearer skies continuing; some mild impacts in North Idaho

North Idaho will see light to moderate smoke, with more impacts possible in the Panhandle and near wildfires. Central Idaho will see mostly light smoke, with some moderate smoke in the Central Mountains. South and East Idaho should remain mostly clear.

Overnight into Wednesday, smoke from Washington and British Columbia will spread into North Idaho, bringing more moderate smoke to the Panhandle. Light smoke may also spread into Central Idaho, while South and East Idaho remain mostly clear. Wednesday afternoon winds should improve conditions somewhat, but light to moderate smoke will continue across North Idaho.

The highest AQI levels are expected in North Idaho, portions of Central Idaho,
and near wildfires. Some areas could briefly reach UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS levels.


HRRR-NCEP Near Surface Smoke initialized 06Z (12 a.m. MDT) 18 August 2026. 

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