October 12, 2020 - The U.S. Forest Service reports smoke and air quality outlook for the San Joaquin-Yosemite areas, due to the Creek Fire.

Fire: Active fire was seen yesterday near Cassidy Meadows and Rattlesnake Lake, mostly confined to the northeastern fire perimeter. Fire activity may increase today due to warmer temperatures and lower RHs.  For the latest Creek Fire fire information and details, go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/videos/7147/

Smoke:  Overall improved air quality continues for the Yosemite Valley, El Portal, Tuolumne Meadows, and Lee Vining with Good conditions as northwesterly winds bring in clean air. Heaviest smoke impacts today will be seen in Mammoth Lakes and Bishop in the eastern valleys, as well as North Fork and communities nearest the fire. Foothills areas, such as Oakhurst, Ponderosa Basin, Mariposa, Prather, and Wawona will see Moderate conditions overall with periods of USG as upslope flow brings in lingering smoke. As high pressure settles in over the area, this pattern will continue with smoke concentrations slowing building over the week as fire activity may increase due to warmer and dryer conditions developing.
Source: USFS