Friday October 13, 2006

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT NARRATIVE FOR SMOKE/DUST OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
THROUGH 1615Z October 13, 2006

California:
A small locally dense plume of smoke can be seen moving to the west from
the fires in Siskiyou and Trinity Counties.

Oregon:
A moderately dense area of residual smoke can be seen stretching from
Harney to Umatilla County.

MS

 


Unless otherwise indicated:
  • Areas of smoke are analyzed using GOES-EAST and GOES-WEST Visible satellite imagery.
  • Only a general description of areas of smoke or significant smoke plumes will be analyzed.
  • A quantitative assessment of the density/amount of particulate or the vertical distribution is not included.
  • Widespread cloudiness may prevent the detection of smoke even from significant fires.