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Last Updated: 2026-10-21 15:20:39.901059 MST
Idaho

Restricted: Goose. Conditional: Cold


All other proposals approved.

Montana

Restricted: Rocky Hand 25


Conditional Approval: Stovepipe- end burning by 4pm


All other proposals approved.


Meteorology/Dispersion Discussion

Last Updated: 2026-10-21 20:56:22.068154 MST

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

Upper level high pressure begins to break down on Thursday and a warm front moves east of the Continental Divide. Dispersion continues to be FAIR to GOOD for central and eastern MT. Northwest MT inversions strengthened by warm air aloft and light winds for POOR dispersion. Clouds increasing over ID reducing most dispersion to POOR to FAIR except FAIR to GOOD extreme southwest ID. 

Storm system develops over central MT on Friday with gusty winds. Despite clouds and cooler temperatures most places FAIR to GOOD dispersion. Precipitation over central and western MT may limit burning potential.

Saturday airmass stabilizes considerably over the region. POOR dispersion except eastern MT where winds will be stronger for FAIR to GOOD dispersion. 

Sunday and Monday look pretty stable across Montana and Idaho. 
 

 Dan Borsum - NRCC Meteorologists

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