AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Smoke Advisory (East Idaho): Idaho DEQ warned that wildfire smoke is pushing East Idaho air into the “Unhealthy” range, with monitors in Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Victor showing unhealthy conditions and Preston reading hazardous; the advisory runs through Tuesday and officials urged people to limit time outdoors, especially kids and seniors. Spokane Fire Disaster (Regional): In eastern Washington, fast-moving wildfires around Spokane forced about 60,000 evacuations and destroyed hundreds of homes and structures; officials reported no serious injuries or missing persons as residents began returning to assess damage. Extreme Heat & Fire Risk (West): Meteorologists flagged a weekend surge of record heat across the West, with high fire danger driven by heat plus winds, including warnings affecting Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. El Niño Snow Outlook (Climate): A new forecast map tied to a strengthening “Super El Niño” suggests parts of the U.S. could see significant winter snow, with the pattern expected to intensify in late 2026. Idaho Wildlife/Water Note: Idaho officials said the state’s wolf population dropped by about 100 wolves to 1,129, as management continues amid ongoing public debate.
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