October 23, 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 most active part of the fire is the northeastern edge. Heavy smoke has lessened aggressive fire behavior. Fire information can be found at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7147/

Smoke: Smoke is persistent in low laying areas and drainages near the fire perimeter. Mammoth Lakes will see heaviest smoke impacts today and tomorrow, with some slight relief each night into the early morning hours. High elevation locations north of the fire will see the cleanest air in the forecast region, including Lee Vining, Tuolumne Meadows, and Yosemite Village. Foothills locations west of the fire will see Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels today and tomorrow. As smoke settles along the San Joaquin River drainage, locations southwest of the fire will see Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy conditions, most pronounced in North Fork, Prather, and nearby communities. A weather system is forecast to come through late Sunday. With breezy conditions and lower temperatures, some much needed relief from smoke for a few days is expected across the forecast area.