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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Monday, August 3, 2026

Smoke expected for several more days; Air Quality Advisories in Effect for much of state and tribes

Near-surface smoke will remain widespread across the state through Friday as ongoing wildfire activity across the Pacific Northwest continues to generate and transport smoke eastward. Moderate to moderately severe smoke will persist across North Idaho and the Snake River Plain today. Overnight, lingering smoke and haze will become trapped beneath  inversions, allowing smoke to settle into valleys and other low-lying areas. As temperatures begin to increase Tuesday morning, inversions will begin to break and allow for better circulation across the state.

Air Quality Advisories are in effect for western portion of the state, as well as several southeastern counties. Check the Outdoor Burn Map to see if your county is affected. 


NOAA GOES-West GeoColor (true color) visible satellite image captured at 15:26 UTC (9:26 a.m. MDT) on 3 August 2026 shows widespread areas of smoke are visible over Washington, Central Oregon, and most of Idaho.


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