Our 3D maps in OpenSnow provide detailed air quality forecasts for the next 5 days and high-resolution wildfire smoke forecasts for the next 2 days.

When should I use the Air Quality Forecast map?

• When you want to see air quality forecasts for the next 5 days.
• When you want to see lower-resolution air quality forecasts, globally.
• When you want to see the likely location of smoke, blowing dust, and pollution around cities.

When should I use the Smoke (surface) or Smoke (sky) maps?

• When you want to see smoke forecasts for the next 2 days.
• When you want to see higher-resolution smoke forecasts for the United States and North America.
• When you want to see the approximate locations of current fires and their downstream smoke impacts.

What's the difference between the Smoke (surface) and Smoke (sky) maps?

• Smoke (surface) is used to track smoke near the ground where it can impact breathing.
• Smoke (sky) is used to track smoke in the sky where it can impact visibility.

How do I use the air quality and smoke forecast maps in OpenSnow?

1. Tap the "Maps" tab.
2. Tap the overlay button.
3. Tap any "Air Quality" or "Wildfire" map.
4. Scrub the bottom slider.

Air Quality Forecast

Use this map to view the likely location of smoke and other pollutants for the next 5 days. Updated 4 times per day and available worldwide.

View → Air Quality Forecast

Smoke Hi-Res (surface)

Use this map to track smoke for the next 2 days near the ground where it can impact breathing. Updated every hour and available for the continental United States.

View → Smoke Hi-Res (surface)

Smoke Hi-Res (sky)

Use this map to track smoke for the next 2 days in the sky where it can impact visibility. Updated every hour and available for the continental United States.

View → Smoke Hi-Res (sky)

Smoke (surface)

Use this map to track smoke for the next 2 days near the ground where it can impact breathing. Updated every hour and available across all of North America.

View → Smoke (surface)

Smoke (sky)

Use this map to track smoke for the next 2 days in the sky where it can impact visibility. Updated every hour and available across all of North America.

View → Smoke (sky)

The Essential Air Quality Maps

Track air quality and wildfire smoke on any device by upgrading to All-Access. The benefits include 10-day weather forecasts anywhere on Earth, expert local analysis, 3D maps, and much more.

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Sam Collentine