While today's forecast is a refreshing change of pace with cooler temperatures - wildfire smoke and bad air quality is in store for this weekend.
Highs today will be mild and pleasant, lifting to the mid to upper 70s for many communities around Western Washington. After a cloudy start, plentiful sunshine is on tap for the afternoon.
Unfortunately, things take a turn this weekend. As winds shift to come from the northeast, smoke from fires burning in Canada and the North Cascades will pour into Western Washington. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says it expects air quality to lower throughout the day on Saturday with air quality dropping to "unhealthy for sensitive groups." By Sunday, smoke is forecast to intensify, possibly dropping to "unhealthy" levels if not worse. The skies will be super haze.
Thankfully, a westerly flow Monday through Wednesday will offer morning clouds, afternoon sunshine and improving air quality.
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