AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: Wildfire smoke and air quality across the United States. BirdCast: Live and forecast maps of bird migration over the United States.
| AirNow Fire and Smoke Map | BirdCast | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Contiguous United States |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | EPA monitors, PurpleAir sensors, NOAA smoke data | NEXRAD weather radar |
| Made by | US EPA and US Forest Service | Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Colorado State University and UMass Amherst |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
- Air quality from monitors and sensors
- Smoke plume layer
- Fire locations
What you can do with BirdCast
- Live migration maps from radar
- Three-night migration forecasts
- Local migration dashboards
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.