We are headed to this area in 10 days. Anyone know how bad the smoke is in the area? I'm assuming the smoke is from the Washington, Idaho, and California fires blowing in. I know Montana has some as well. Are there any fires near the Tetons? I just saw some web cam views and most mountain views are gone. Just wondering if it tough breathing or makes your eyes sting? We may want to alter our plans. Any info appreciated!! Thanks!!

Here's a map of the area. Looks like its contained to Washington and Oregon right now, but with the wind and all the trees in the area supplying fuel, I imagine it will spread.

We are getting a lot of smoke haze in Cody. From Canada and Washington.

Jim Shoe wrote:Here's a map of the area. Looks like its contained to Washington and Oregon right now, but with the wind and all the trees in the area supplying fuel, I imagine it will spread.The smoke is making its way over to Glacier NP as well as many other places. Before the storm yesterday, visibility was severely limited in Glacier NP and there were air quality warnings on both sides of the park. The storm cleared it out for this morning but it is already starting to build again. I can barely see the mountains from the St. Mary KOA. By tomorrow afternoon we are supposed to be in an air quality warning again.

We were there a few days ago--- no issues with smoke in GT then .

We were in Grand Teton last week through Monday. Until Sunday morning, the views were great with almost no haze. Sunday morning you could barely see Mt. Moran from Colter Bay. Same down here in Lander, about three hours away on the eastern side of the Wind River Mountains. It has steadily gotten worse this week to the point where we can't see the mountains about two miles away, or less. A friend of my wife's said they were in Jackson today and didn't get to see the Tetons. However, 10 days is a lot of time and they may clear up before you get there. Probably will be some eye discomfort and you may be able to smell the smoke, we certainly can here. But, there are so many other things to do in Grand Teton other than looking at the Tetons, that I would urge you to go anyway and just enjoy yourself in one of the prettiest parts of our country, even if it's smoky.

How bad is the smoke in Grand Teton/Jackson Hole area?

Jim_Shoe
Explorer
Aug 22, 2015
Here's a map of the area. Looks like its contained to Washington and Oregon right now, but with the wind and all the trees in the area supplying fuel, I imagine it will spread.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Aug 22, 2015
We are getting a lot of smoke haze in Cody. From Canada and Washington.
accsys
Explorer
Aug 22, 2015
Jim Shoe wrote:
Here's a map of the area. Looks like its contained to Washington and Oregon right now, but with the wind and all the trees in the area supplying fuel, I imagine it will spread.

The smoke is making its way over to Glacier NP as well as many other places. Before the storm yesterday, visibility was severely limited in Glacier NP and there were air quality warnings on both sides of the park. The storm cleared it out for this morning but it is already starting to build again. I can barely see the mountains from the St. Mary KOA. By tomorrow afternoon we are supposed to be in an air quality warning again.
JoeH
Explorer III
Aug 22, 2015
We were there a few days ago--- no issues with smoke in GT then .
jalichty
Explorer
Aug 22, 2015
We were in Grand Teton last week through Monday. Until Sunday morning, the views were great with almost no haze. Sunday morning you could barely see Mt. Moran from Colter Bay. Same down here in Lander, about three hours away on the eastern side of the Wind River Mountains. It has steadily gotten worse this week to the point where we can't see the mountains about two miles away, or less. A friend of my wife's said they were in Jackson today and didn't get to see the Tetons. However, 10 days is a lot of time and they may clear up before you get there. Probably will be some eye discomfort and you may be able to smell the smoke, we certainly can here. But, there are so many other things to do in Grand Teton other than looking at the Tetons, that I would urge you to go anyway and just enjoy yourself in one of the prettiest parts of our country, even if it's smoky.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Aug 22, 2015
Lots can change in 10 days. Even daily it can change. Just keep updates on the conditions.
ClassBGirl
Explorer
Aug 25, 2015
Thanks for the info!!!
FULLTIMEWANABE
Explorer
Aug 26, 2015
We are under air quality warning in Calgary and surrounding areas, with children and elderly advised to wear masks as well anyone doing exertion work also. Radio saying they typically grade from 1 to 10 with 10 being bad and we are listed as a 11 right now so ........ Sad to see as they are saying coming from Washington and partially BC. We are due to leave for Waterton and Glacier on Friday evening then ambling out to Washington and Oregon Coast for 8 weeks from there.
John_S_
Explorer II
Aug 26, 2015
Said there was a new fire in Yellowstone now. I am sure it will just add to the smoke issues.
jalichty
Explorer
Aug 26, 2015
The fire in Yellowstone is very small and is being allowed to burn as there is minimal area for it to affect and no structures. Some campground spots are closed for now. Looks like the smoke started clearing out around here, three hours away from Grand Teton, and it's pretty clear right now, at least compared to earlier this week.