October 2, 2020 - The U.S. Forest Service reports smoke and air quality outlook for the San Joaquin-Yosemite areas, due to the Creek Fire.
Fire: Fire behavior is expected to be moderate to active again on the Creek Fire due to warm and dry conditions. Increased fire behavior is expected again this afternoon. For the latest Creek Fire fire information and details, go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/videos/7147/
Smoke: Minimal clearing is expected as smoke levels remain significantly high in the San Joaquin Valley foothills, particularly impacting communities located in our forecast area. Sustained smoke impacts are highly likely in communities north/west of the fire perimeter for today and tomorrow. In the Yosemite Park area, with the exception of Tuolumne Meadows, Unhealthy to USG conditions are expected. Later in the day, smoke is forecast to drift over the Sierra Crest, affecting communities such as Mammoth Lakes.
Source: USFS