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Canadian wildfire smoke is blowing into Boston. Here's what to know
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Key Points:
- A plume of wildfire smoke from intense fires in northern Minnesota and Ontario is drifting into the Northeast, causing the sky to appear orange, milky, or hazy over the next few days.
- The smoke is largely trapped at high altitudes, so ground-level air quality in Massachusetts is not expected to worsen significantly or pose health risks, though occasional mixing could create a smoky foggy appearance.
- The dense smoke layer will filter sunlight, leading to hazy skies and slightly cooler afternoon temperatures due to reduced solar heating.
- Reduced surface heating may also limit atmospheric instability, potentially suppressing storm development in the region.
- The smoke will enhance sunsets by scattering blue and violet light while amplifying reds and oranges, resulting in vivid, fiery evening skies.
