# NorcalSmoke — Bay area smoke forecast

> 48-hour US West Coast smoke forecast for general aviation pilots. (iPhone/iPad app by Spirit of Paris LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcalsmoke/id1582267128 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spirit of Paris LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580015365)
- Category: Weather, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcalsmoke/id1582267128/reviews.md

## What is NorcalSmoke?

Quick and easy 48H smoke forecast for US West coast, directly from NOAA national weather forecast. This app was designed for general aviation pilots. It is free app, without any ads.

## Key features

- 48-hour smoke forecast
- US West Coast coverage
- NOAA data source
- Designed for pilots
- Free and ad-free

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcalsmoke/id1582267128/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless app

*2022-08-13*

On both mac and ios the app simply displays “No Data Available” on all screens, with a slider that does nothing but blank the screen when moved.

### 5/5 — New go-to tool

*2021-09-22*

When I first saw this I realized this was a must have. Along with normal briefings, this tool has become a go-to tool in my planning. It has taken some calibration to translate the colors into visibility but so far in my short usage anything approaching red is problematic. 
Excellent tool, I’m sending it to all my pilot contacts

### 5/5 — Part of my daily routine

*2021-09-04*

I’m a private pilot and I love the simplicity of this app. Lets me check smoke forecast, on the ground and at altitude. Unfortunately a smoke check is now a necessity.

### 5/5 — Smokin’ Good App!

*2021-08-30*

Unfortunately, our California summers seem to be increasingly smoke filled… a problem for all, to be sure, but definitely frustrating and dangerous for pilots! I love having this quick, easy to use app at my fingertips for flight planning. It pulls reliable data from NOAA’s web site, but in a much simpler-to-use interface. Now I’m going “Up in Smoke” a lot less!

### 5/5 — Great for a quick look at the smoke forecast!

*2021-08-29*

I’m a full time flight instructor, and the smoke from all the fires in California can interfere with our flight training activities. This app makes it easy to get a quick, up to date visualization of NOAA’s latest smoke forecast for Northern California!

### 5/5 — Useful app Easy to use

*2021-08-28*

I can now easily see the smoke in my area. The slider at the bottom shows a timeline, forecast. Simple. Intuitive. Kudos to the developer.

## Frequently asked questions about NorcalSmoke

### What is NorcalSmoke's smoke forecast coverage?

NorcalSmoke provides a 48-hour smoke forecast specifically for the US West Coast. The data is sourced directly from the NOAA national weather forecast.

### Is NorcalSmoke free to use?

Yes, NorcalSmoke is a free application. It does not require any payment to download or use its features.

### Does NorcalSmoke have advertisements?

No, NorcalSmoke is an ad-free application. Users can access the smoke forecast information without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices does NorcalSmoke support?

NorcalSmoke is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How accurate is NorcalSmoke's forecast?

NorcalSmoke's forecast is based on data directly from the NOAA national weather forecast, which is a reliable source for weather predictions. The app has a high user rating of 4.6 stars.

### When was NorcalSmoke last updated?

The latest version of NorcalSmoke, version 1.6, was last updated on September 9, 2021. The app was initially released on August 21, 2021.

### What is the age rating for NorcalSmoke?

NorcalSmoke has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2021-09-09

Interface improvements.

### 1.5.2 — 2021-09-08

Time information is given in Pacific time now.

### 1.4 — 2021-09-02

Bug fixes, faster refresh. NorcalSmokes is now supported on the iPad.

### 1.3 — 2021-09-01

You can now view the smoke forecast for the entire West coast. Washington, Oregon and Southern California have been added.

### 1.2 — 2021-08-29

Minor improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*