Air quality today · Wilderness Area / CO
Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
No EPA monitor sits inside Buffalo Peaks Wilderness; the reading below is the nearest one. 1 named wildfire is burning within 75 miles.
Check conditions before you go
Open, but check conditions first. A fire is burning about 20 miles away. Easy outings are fine; save the big push for a clearer day.
Why: Willow fire 20 mi away
Wind from the SSW at 13 mph, 26°F — blowing the nearby fire’s smoke across, not at, the park
Conditions change fast and this data can be delayed or estimated. Treat this as guidance, not a guarantee, and check official sources and agency and AirNow alerts before you go.
Clear air nearby
Buffalo Peaks Wilderness isn't a clear pick right now. These are good to go and within reach:
Fire activity nearby
1 named incident within 75 miles
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About this data
AQI from EPA AirNow monitors, and where none is close, the nearest EPA-corrected PurpleAir community sensor (labeled as an estimate). Refreshed through the day. Managed by U.S. Forest Service. Wind from Open-Meteo. Fire data from NIFC WFIGS. Smoke analysis from NOAA HMS. Boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0. Where no sensor is anywhere near, we say so rather than guess.
Important
More Than Just Parks aggregates third-party data from EPA AirNow, NOAA, NASA FIRMS, and NIFC/WFIGS. Readings can be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or wrong, and conditions on the ground change quickly. This tool is for general information only and is not a substitute for official air quality alerts, fire and evacuation orders, land manager closures, or emergency services. Verify with the managing agency and local authorities before making any travel, health, or safety decision. We make no warranty as to accuracy and accept no liability for decisions made using this information. This is not a medical tool. If you have a health emergency, call 911 or your doctor. Terms of Service.