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Fire
Successful management of The Horse Gulch Fire continues.Some limited burning continues in high wilderness areas
mainly on the north side. Isolated burns and smoldering within the interior will produce some additional smoke. Containment was up to 40 percent late Thursday.
 

Smoke
With light winds, MODERATE with periods of USG is forecast along the north side of Canyon Ferry Lake into the afternoon. Elsewhere MODERATE air quality is forecast from around Helena to East Helena and the southern portion of Canyon Ferry Lake into late afternoon. After dusk, smoke will settle into local drainages. MODERATE AQ continues across much of southern Montana due to ongoing regional fires.
 

Roadway Visibility
Reduced visibility along S-284 to the Canyon Ferry Lake south of the fire overnight and in the early mornings. Visibilities should remain one mile or greater however along S-284 and Canyon Ferry Road in the north portion of the Canyon Ferry Lake up to York. Outside this area no roadway visibility issues are expected.