Canadian wildfire smoke is blowing into Boston. Here's what to know
Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Canada is drifting into the Boston area, causing hazy skies and potential air quality changes. While the smoke is mostly trapped at high altitudes, residents may notice a smoky smell or foggy conditions over the next 48 hours.
Why it matters
Wildfire smoke events are becoming more frequent, impacting regional air quality and public health awareness in urban centers.
Share The sky may look a bit more orange, milky, or hazy over the next couple of days, as a plume of wildfire smoke is traveling hundreds of miles directly into the Northeast.
This smoke comes from a sudden flare-up of intense wildfire activity in far northern Minnesota and neighboring Ontario, Canada, where hot, dry and windy conditions sparked explosive fire growth. Thanks to a favorable jet stream pattern, that smoke is advecting (moving horizontally) straight into New England's backyard.
Here is what this means for outdoor plans, Boston's temperatures and evening sunsets.
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