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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Alberta's wildfire smoke could be knocked down by storm activity Wednesday
Very smoky conditions in Calgary and Alberta. Jodi Hughes has a look at the five-day forecast from the Sky Watch Weather Centre.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Edmonton weather: Warm and smoky today, with showers coming tomorrow
According to CTV Edmonton's Cory Edel's forecast, it'll be very smoky today but less so tomorrow. An air quality warning went into effect for the Edmonton region Tuesday evening and it will likely remain in place throughout today. We're expecting some improvement in air quality as the day goes on. But, we'll probably stay in the high risk range for much of the day, possibly dropping to a moderate risk later this afternoon and evening. The Environment and Climate Change Canada air quality is reading 10+ (very high risk) this morning, however the Alberta AQHI is reading 6-9 across the Edmonton region. Bottom line: There will be wildfire smoke in the area throughout the day, to varying degrees and with an expected improvement as the day goes on. Tomorrow's smoke forecast is a little more uncertain due to the chance of rain. We have a system moving into southwest Alberta tonight with some showers and a risk of thunderstorms for that area. The precipitation will drive north into the Edmonton region by Thursday morning and although there's some uncertainty with how much precipitation we'll actually get in the city, expect showers and possibly some periods of rain in the area through the day Thursday. More showers are likely for Friday, with a risk of some thunderstorms developing in the evening. Temperatures will climb into the low 20s again today. However, we'll see daytime highs slip into the mid to upper teens for Thursday-Saturday in the city. Here's the forecast for Edmonton and area: Today - Mix of sun & cloud & Smoky/Hazy. High: 22 Tonight - Increasing cloud overnight. Hazy. 9pm: 18 Thursday - Cloudy with showers. Occasional periods of steadier rain. Morning Low: 13 Afternoon High: 18 Friday - Cloudy. 60% chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm in the evening. Morning Low: 12 Afternoon High: 19 Saturday - Partly cloudy. Morning Low: 12 Afternoon High: 19 Sunday - Mix of sun & cloud. 30% chance of showers (especially later in the day). Morning Low: 10 Afternoon High: 20 Monday - Mix of sun & cloud. Morning Low: 11 Afternoon High: 22
CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Expect it to be hot, sunny and stable for Tuesday, but a little smoky, too
Tuesday and Wednesday are likely going to be smoky. Some rain we're expecting on Thursday might clean up the air, however.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Expect smoke in the air on Tuesday and Wednesday
Calgary Watch Tuesday and Wednesday are likely going to be smoky. Some rain we're expecting on Thursday might clean up the air, however.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Air quality warning issued for Saskatoon
Weldon McCallum, an evacuation coordinator with the City of Prince Albert, says thousands of people are now displaced due to the ongoing wildfires. Saskatoon residents woke up to another smoky morning on Saturday as wildfire smoke engulfed the city once again. The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued an air quality warning for Saskatoon, warning that the smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. 'As a cold front tracks through the area this morning, poor air quality is expected,' the ECCC said in the warning issued shortly after 10 a.m. 'Once the cold front and associated showers pass this afternoon, there is expected to be slight improvement.' Residents are advised to take precautions to protect their health, including limiting their time outdoors, keeping windows and doors closed, and using air purifiers to reduce indoor pollution. Vulnerable populations, such as seniors, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are particularly at risk and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure to poor air says the city's air quality is expected to improve once the cold front passes. However, air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and vary considerably from hour to hour. As of 10:30 a.m. on June 7, there were 24 active wildfires burning in the northern part of Saskatchewan, with only three of them considered contained.
