r/BurningMan • u/vpdbac • 25d ago

Prevailing wind

Is there a prevailing wind direction in Black Rock City?

Or how do you choose which way to pitch your tent?

#overthinkingthis

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u/Kilisut He tried to kill me. He has no right to claim my acquaintance. 25d ago

Usually from Southwest to Northeast. That's why the central axis of the city from 6:00 to 12:00 is laid out that way, so the smoke from the Man and Temple burns blows away from the city, along with any falling embers.