<![CDATA[Best layer to visualize smoke?]]>What is the best layer to visualize and forecast wildfire smoke?

In meteoblue I find PM10 to be a fairly good indication of what to expect. CAQI is another good indicator. Windy has "Aerosol", how does it compare to mblue PM10?

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In Windy there are 4 layers which are useful for fire / smoke detection and forecast:

  • Fire intensity
  • PM2.5
  • Aerosol
  • CO concentration

Here are examples with the current large wildfires in west of USA.

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Some maps with customized colors

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