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Horse Gulch Smoke Outlook: 07-16-2024
Horse Gulch Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/16/2024 - 08:00
Fire
The Horse Gulch fire showed little expansion in size Monday, with some growth mainly on the northeast side. Locations along the existing perimeter, as well as scattered burning and smoldering within the interior will produce additional smoke. Lighter and more variable winds will have the ability to send smoke to all areas in the general vicinity of the fire.
Smoke
Mostly MODERATE AQ is expected in the general region. Some periods of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) remains possible mainly from York to Canyon Ferry Lake and into the higher wilderness east of the fire. After dusk, smoke will settle into local drainages including S-284, Canyon Ferry Lake and perhaps Hwy 12 toward East Helena. A large number of monitors over southern Montana are indicating MODERATE AQ due to ongoing regional fires in surrounding states.
Roadway Visibility
Existing smoke conditions can bring reduced visibility along S-284 to the Canyon Ferry Lake south of the fire overnight and in the early morning. Visibilities should remain at least one mile or greater however along S-284 north to York.