Grand Junction, CO
Weather Forecast Office
Smoke dispersal is categorized by using the Ventilation Rate. Ventilation Rate forecasts for a specific point can be found using the Fire Weather Dashboard. Click a spot on the map and scroll down to find daily and hourly Ventilation Rate values for the next few days.
The link above is configured to display smoke dispersal categories as shown here:
Smoke Dispersal | Vent. Rate, knot-feet (x1000) | |
---|---|---|
Excellent | 150 or greater | |
Very Good | 100 to 149.99 | |
Good | 60 to 99.99 | |
Fair | 40 to 59.99 | |
Poor | less than 40 |
Ventilation Rate = Transport Wind (kts) x Mixing Height (ft)
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Grand Junction, CO
2844 Aviators Way
Grand Junction, CO 81506-8644
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