Likewise, where is the smoke in Seattle coming from?
Triple whammy: Seattle seeing smoke from wildfires in Siberia, Alaska & E. Washington. Closer to home, some of the smoke can be blamed on Alaska, where more than three dozen wildfires are burning across the state this summer, and far northern B.C. -- in large part due to a number of thunderstorms.
Beside above, why is it smoky in Washington? Wildfires in Washington are on the rise due to increased temperatures and less precipitation. Wildfires threaten air quality, health, the environment, and the economy. When wildfires occur, we notify the public of poor air quality that may impact their health, and forecast smoke conditions.
Also to know, where is all the smoke coming from in Spokane?
Spokane air quality 'good' after a week of wildfire smoke. The smoke is coming from the Williams Flats Fire burning on the Colville Reservation near Lake Roosevelt.
Is there smoke in the air in Seattle?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows the Seattle area's air quality as “moderate,” with just a slight decrease in air quality from Monday. The Smoke Blog sums it up as “a wee bit of fine particle pollution.”
