The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Smokey Bear's Best Friend: fire.airnow.gov || Peter Zeihan
Aug 29, 2025
Dive into the world of smoke and its impact on air quality for hikers and outdoor lovers. Discover innovative tools like fire.airnow for tracking smoke forecasts. The discussion highlights the increasing wildfire risks in regions like the Western Rockies and Canada, revealing the challenges of fire management. Get insights into how atmospheric conditions influence not just fire spreads but also the air we breathe. Perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of nature, safety, and outdoor adventure!
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Check Fire.AirNow Before Trips
- Use fire.airnow to track smoke and particulate maps before outdoor trips.
- Check it daily during fire season to plan routes and avoid heavy smoke exposure.
Elevation Drives Rapid Fire Risk
- Western Rockies' higher elevation makes them rapidly shift from moist to arid with small changes.
- That volatility plus sparks yields fast, large forest fires that can burn for months.
Western Colorado Fires This Season
- Peter notes western Colorado already has fires totaling about 200,000 acres this season.
- He explains mountainous topography sometimes contains fires but makes firefighting and containment difficult.