Smoke from the Arizona wildfires is expected to remain mostly over Arizona, improving air quality conditions in Utah. Photo: NOAA

PARK CITY, Utah — Park City residents may soon get some relief from smoky skies as winds shift in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.

Though no active fires are burning in Summit County, smoke from large wildfires in northern Arizona has settled over Park City in recent days, prompting an increase of calls to dispatch officers. On Monday, Summit County issued a reminder to residents to “only report a fire if you see a defined smoke column or flames.”

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Starting Tuesday, smoke from the Arizona wildfires is expected to remain mostly over Arizona, improving air quality conditions in Utah. However, smoke from Utah’s Forsyth, Deer Creek, and Monroe Canyon fires may continue drifting into northern Utah. Together, these fires have burned more than 44,000 acres, according to Utah Fire authorities.

Wildfire smoke can worsen air quality, with tiny particles that can travel deep into the lungs. These particles, known as PM2.5, are especially dangerous for children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions. When levels of PM2.5 in the area exceed certain limits, everyone is advised to stay indoors and minimize outdoor physical activity.

Multiple online resources are available to help people stay informed on smoke and air quality impacts. Fire.airnnow.gov provides real-time maps of smoke and air quality across the U.S., while the Accuweather Smoke Map shows both current smoke coverage and short-term forecasts.

Officials encourage residents to monitor local air quality conditions before spending extended time outdoors.