Fire
Successful firing operations on Ferguson and Lions Fire are securing the remaining perimeters and reducing the available fuels for smoke production. Donnell fire continues to develop as suppression crews are working to establish anchor points and secure the steep perimeter.
Smoke
The arrival of late afternoon west winds will continue to provide some relief to the west side communities this morning. There will be pockets of mid-day clearing as the inversion lifts, but this smoke will settle back into the east side communities tonight. Locations along major river drainages like the Merced river, S. Fork Merced, and Fresno Flats will see some of the higher concentrations tonight as the cooling temperatures start pooling smoke into the valleys.
Other
More localized forecasts and stations are available on the Ferguson Fire, Lions Fire, and Donnel Fire outlooks. These outlooks are available on the California Smoke Blog.