We have really enjoyed being out here in Park City, Utah for an extended period of time.
I have written about the path that got us here. In short, we were here when the pandemic started and decided to shelter here for a little while. A little while turned into a while longer.
Last year, we missed most of fire season. There were a few days where you could tell there was something going on with particulates in the air. Mostly eerie sunsets.
This year has been a different story. We have seen a lot of these kinds of forecasts.
We have learned about PurpleAir. There have been consecutive days where it has been legitimately smokey – with smoke coming over from California (i.e., the Dixie Fire).
And we had our own fire recently. There were evacuations and disruptions. And a lot of smoke.
Recent events have made us appreciate the clear days even more. Even the locals are distressed with the situation this year.
Fire season is something to understand if you are considering the Mountain West.