October 22, 2020 - The U.S. Forest Service reports smoke and air quality outlook for the San Joaquin-Yosemite areas, due to the Creek Fire.

Fire: The fire is most active along the northeastern edge of the perimeter and within the interior as hotspots remain active. Ongoing smoldering of heavy fuels, stumps, and roots will persist. Fire information can be found at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/

Smoke: Smoky conditions continue across the forecast region as weather conditions remain unchanged. The San Joaquin River drainages and low laying areas in and around the fire perimeter will see heaviest smoke impacts today. Mammoth Lakes and Bishop will see Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy conditions. Areas along the western foothills will see Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy levels today, including El Portal, Wawona, Ponderosa Basin, Oakhurst, North Fork, Prather, and Millteron. Yosemite, Tuolumne Meadows, and Lee Vining will see Moderate conditions, with intermittent USG possible. Weather conditions shift this weekend and much needed relief from smoke is expected by early next week.