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Mosquito Fire Smoke Outlook (09-15-22)
Mosquito Fire
Publication Type: News 09/15/2022
Smoke Outlook for Central Sierra and Greater Tahoe Area, Mosquito Fire (09-15-22)
Mosquito Fire
The fire’s perimeter as of this morning is over 63,000 acres, a growth of about 5,000 acres yesterday. Today, fire activity is expected to continue under lighter but still consistent SW winds and dry fuels. Increased humidity and lower temperatures over the next few days are expected as a front moves in.
Smoke
Southwest winds weaken today but will continue to drive smoke north and east of the fire during the afternoon and early evening. Areas around Truckee, Portola, Reno, and Carson City will remain heavily impacted, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Overnight, more smoke will settle in the foothills along the Sacramento Valley as the weaker SW winds allow more smoke to accumulate in the valleys and drainages east of the fire. Tomorrow’s pattern looks similar, with the possibility of more intense smoke impacts both east and west of the Sierra Crest. Caution is still advised when traveling along roadways as heavy smoke can reduce visibility.