Temperature is moderating in many areas of Alaska including the Upper Yukon Zone. Wind gusts up to 30 mph in the Upper Yukon Zone is expected for today and will have an impact to fire activity. Smoke is forecasted to be in the unhealthy range once again, and residents are advised to take any steps necessary if health issues exist.
As weather moderates, fire activity is diminishing as well. Forecasted levels of smoke in various communities including the Kenai Peninsula, Juneau, and cities surrounding Fairbanks is expected to be less.
North (Fairbanks and surrounding cities, Denali National Park)
Fire
Fire activity has declined in the East Central Interior. Other parts of the state, including the Galena Zone and Upper Yukon Zone, continue to have hot dry conditions with intense fire activity. To see a summary of activity on a specific fire, go to: https://fire.ak.blm.gov/ then select AICC Situation Report.
Smoke
Fairbanks and North Pole can expect good to moderate air quality, with some smoke being transported in from areas to the west and southwest. In areas with large, active fires such as the Upper Yukon Zone and the Galena Zone there may be smoke at unhealthy levels. If you begin to notice health effects from smoke, you are encouraged to follow the “actions to protect yourself” listed below.
Other
The monitor at Denali National Park is not reporting data. Blue Sky computer modeling indicates good to moderate air quality in the park today.
South (Anchorage, Mat-Su, and the Kenai Peninsula)
Fire
Swan Lake Fire is approximately 102,212 acres in size with 50% of the planned objectives accomplished. Fire was not as active as anticipated yesterday with precipitation falling on many active portions of the perimeter. Mild-moderate fire behavior is expected today depending on how far marine air makes it inland.
Smoke
Smoke production was not as much as anticipated yesterday, as the fire was less active than presumed. Less smoke impact is expected today as well. The western Kenai Peninsula experienced smoke from fires west of the Cook Inlet yesterday, which could happen again today.
Copper River and Juneau
Modeling shows smoke moving north this morning from the Copper River area fires, then shifting into the valley mid-afternoon. Smoke is expected to settle in thick overnight under a valley inversion, then mix out mid-day Sunday. Juneau should not be impacted by smoke.
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