### Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Midwestern States, Potential Impact on Central New York

Wildfires raging in parts of Canada over the past week have led to significant smoke traveling across the border, affecting air quality in several Midwestern states. Northerly winds in the atmosphere are responsible for carrying this smoke into regions such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. In response to the deteriorating air quality, the National Weather Service has issued alerts for these areas.

Those in Syracuse and Central New York may recall a similar event two years ago when smoke from Canadian wildfires impacted local air quality for several days. The question now arises: will the current situation have the same effect on Syracuse and Central New York?

According to the Futurecast computer model, smoke in the atmosphere is being tracked from now through Monday evening. With the expectation of more sunlight and changing winds next week, there is potential for light smoke to drift into Central New York skies and possibly reach ground level by midweek. Residents are advised to stay updated as this situation develops.

Stay tuned for more updates on this potentially impactful weather event.