Yes, in Montana, if you want to know the weather, just step outside. But when you want to make plans, wouldn't it be nice to know the air quality where you're heading off to? Use Flathead County GIS teams' wildfire air quality before you head out. Weather patterns, wind, and terrain can make a big difference across the Valley. Just hit the play button at the bottom of the map to update. Flathead County Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality (arcgis.com)
In case you have never heard the term, a geographic information system (GIS) is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data. Rooted in the science of geography, it analyzes spatial location and organizes layers of information into visualizations using maps and 3D scenes. With this unique capability, GIS reveals deeper insights into data, such as patterns, relationships, and situations—helping users make smarter decisions. Hundreds of thousands of organizations in virtually every field are using GIS to make maps that communicate, perform analysis, share information, and solve complex problems around the world.
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