Washington Smoke Blog
Smoke in the Cascades - But More Rain this Weekend
The 2026 Wildfire Season Finally Slows Down
Smoke settles overnight near active fires, rain on the way
Will it be a smoky September this year?
Smoke continues downwind of active wildfires and begins to drift west
Areas of poor air quality continue east of the Cascades, thunderstorms and critical fire weather lie ahead
Smoke continues in Central WA amid active fire conditions
Relief for NE WA, increased impacts across Central WA, and elevated smoke in Western WA
Thunderstorms to the north and smoke in the basin expected this week
Fires still raging but transport winds are back
Take action to protect workers from wildfire smoke exposure
Smoke clearing in the west but fire weather remains critical
Smoke continues to build statewide, gradual improvement expected later this week
Explosive wildfire activity over the weekend and smoke spreading across the state
Extremely Critical Fire Weather and Worsening Smoke This Weekend
Smoke persists and critical fire weather looms
Smoke Continues in Eastern WA as Fires Grow
Strong winds through the weekend may help air quality for some, but will also fuel fire growth
Lingering Smoke Clears as New Smoke Plumes Take Shape
Poor Air Quality Continues
Smoke Conditions Remain Challenging as Fires Intensify
Numerous new wildfires across the region; Lyons Ferry fire pouring smoke into Spokane
Turner Hill fire in North Idaho smoking out Spokane this morning
Fire Weather Ramps Up This Week!
Wildfire Complex in British Columbia growing quickly
Celebrate safely this 4th of July
Smoke from new wildfire in Klickitat County impacts Tri-Cities
Eastern WA Smoke Update
Smoke travels westward as wildfires flare up in the Columbia Basin
Closing out Smoke Ready Week
Employers should prepare now for wildfire season
It's time to get ready for wildfire smoke!
The 2026 Wildfire Season is Fast Approaching
See You Next Year!
2025 wildfire season: air quality in review
Smoke Update for Central Washington
Ongoing Smoke Impacts from Active Wildfires
Fire Season Continues in Central Washington
Air Quality Improves Across Washington as October Begins
Smoke continues in Central Washington
Fire and Smoke Roundup, Rain on the Way!
Air Quality Alerts Continue for Parts of Eastern Washington
Significant fire growth sends smoke across the state
Fall begins but wildfire season continues
How much clearing will Sunday's rain bring?
Bear Gulch Fire Growth and Statewide Wildfire Update
Brief Smoke Impacts Possible for Western Washington Tonight and Tomorrow
Several Fires Continue to Cause Smoke Impacts
Ongoing Smoke Impacts Near Active Fires
Weekend Smoke Recap and A Look at the Week Ahead
Air Quality Alert for King and Snohomish Counties
Friday Smoke Update: Poor Air Quality and Hazy Skies
Thursday Smoke Update
Ongoing Smoke Impacts in Central and Eastern WA
Air Quality Alerts and Heat Warnings in Eastern Washington
New Fires This Weekend
Smoke Expected to Continue.
Statewide smoke update: heat and lingering impacts
Hot, Dry Weekend Ahead with Smoke Impacts Possible
Wednesday Smoke Recap and New Fires
Smoke on the Move
New Fire in British Columbia and Rain on the Way