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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Friday, August 21, 2026

Improvements coming this weekend

Light to moderate smoke will continue across North Idaho today, with heavier smoke possible near the Panhandle and active wildfires. Central Idaho will also see some smoke, while South and East Idaho should stay mostly clear.

Smoke will remain widespread overnight into Saturday morning and may settle in valleys and low areas. Winds, showers, and thunderstorms will help clear the smoke Saturday afternoon. Gusty winds near storms may cause quick changes in smoke levels and direction.

Breezy winds Saturday night into Sunday will continue to improve air quality. Smoke should decrease across most of Idaho by Sunday, though some smoke may remain near wildfires and settle into valleys overnight.

The highest AQI levels are expected in North Idaho and near active wildfires today through Saturday morning. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality is possible. Air quality should improve later Saturday and Sunday.

RRFS Near Surface Smoke initialized 06Z (12 a.m. MDT) 21 August 2026 and valid at 6 p.m. MDT 21 August 2026

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