Mount Rainier National Park Air Quality Today
No EPA monitor covers Mount Rainier National Park. Nearest readings, smoke plumes, and wildfire activity shown. 2 active fires within 75 miles.
National Park / WA
Mount Rainier National Park
Check conditions before you go
Open, but check conditions first. A fire is burning about 44 miles away. Easy outings are fine; save the big push for a clearer day.
Why: 2 fires within 50 mi
Wind from the SW at 26 mph, 28°F — blowing the nearby fire’s smoke away from you
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
Mount Rainier National Park isn't a clear pick right now. These are good to go and within reach:
Official park alerts
Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Open, traction tires advised, gate closing at 3 p.m.
11/09/2026 The road is open to Paradise. Traction tires are advised. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. The gate at Longmire to Paradise will close to uphill travel at 3 p.m. and downhill t...
Fire activity nearby
2 named incidents 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 National Park 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.