The floor probes are only measuring the air up front but I suspect it's hotter close to the firebox. This was soon after cigarette smoking a 8 lb butt in just 8 hrs at 220 supposed temp. I move the butt near the entrance my 2nd cook and it cooked https://pelletgrillsacademy54781.blog5.net/54472531/a-review-of-old-country-bbq-pits-over-and-under-smoker