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Burn Recommendations

Last Updated: 2026-10-08 14:01:28.232264 MST
Idaho

All proposals approved. Assess smoke levels before ignitions.

Montana
All proposals approved.  Assess smoke levels before ignitions.

Meteorology/Dispersion Discussion

Last Updated: 2026-10-08 15:07:55.599350 MST

Airshed charts and summary table can be found here and maps can be found here.

Friday marks a significant change in dispersion around the area, with no areas of POOR or even FAIR dispersion shown. Northwest ID improves to GOOD to VERY GOOD dispersion, and the rest of ID and MT has VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT dispersion.

Much colder temperatures on Saturday bring dispersion in north ID and west MT down to POOR to FAIR conditions behind a strong cold front. Ahead of the cold front, south ID maintains GOOD to VERY GOOD conditions, while breezy winds in central and east MT keep dispersion there FAIR to GOOD.

Sunday into next week upper level low pressure influences the weather pattern with cooler temperatures, clouds and lighter winds bring challenging dispersion conditions. POOR to FAIR dispersion expected with possibly better conditions in ID by Wednesday. 

 

Rebekah McCormick/Dan Borsum - NRCC Meteorologists

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