The wildfire smoke is expected to significantly impact air quality, particularly during the evening and overnight hours when smoke settles closer to the surface. Sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions, are at higher risk of health issues. Communities downwind of active fires, such as those near Anaconda, Frenchtown, and Hamilton, are likely to experience the most severe air quality impacts. The combination of unseasonably warm air, low humidity, and gusty winds may exacerbate fire spread and worsen air quality conditions.