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Burn Recommendations

Last Updated: 2026-10-06 15:04:43.709852 MST
Idaho
All proposals approved.
Montana

Restricted: Cold Jim 8

All others approved. 


Meteorology/Dispersion Discussion

Last Updated: 2026-10-06 19:20:47.035134 MST

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

Wednesday surface high pressure west of the Continental Divide and over southwest MT continues to strengthen, spreading the stronger inversions and lighter winds across most of north and west ID as well as north and east MT with POOR to FAIR dispersion. Most of south ID and southwest MT will continue to enjoy warm and dry temperatures supporting decent mixing heights and afternoon breezes with FAIR to GOOD dispersion. 

Thursday’s weather is similar to Wednesday, with high pressure keeping winds light and dispersion POOR to FAIR in north and west ID and north and east MT. However, the area of FAIR to GOOD dispersion expands in south ID and southwest MT as the high starts to weaken.

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

 

Rebekah McCormick - NRCC Meteorologist

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