Smoky skies expected to improve slightly

Although Kevin Skrepnek of BC Wildfire Service said on Saturday, August 5th, that they are expecting smoke to improve slightly this week, and especially in the coastal region, we are still seeing a fair bit of smoke today.

Smoke is expected to persist in much of the province, although smoke has the potential to reduce a little bit going into the week according to Skrepnek. Towards the end of the week, inflow winds are expected to assist with reducing some smoke in the coastal region of the province, sending it east.

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The smoke forecast map below shows the current level of smoke on the morning of Sunday, August 6th compared to later in the day.

You can keep up to date on smoke activity through smoke forecast interactive map.

The weather forecast shows smoke well into the evening for Sunday, August 6th for Kelowna, combined with high temperatures.

Smoke is also still hanging over Kamloops, as this view from downtown Kamloops, looking north, shows this morning.

The Smoky Skies Bulletin issued by The Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior and Northern Health Authorities, continues due to smoky conditions.

Smoke concentrations are expected to vary widely as winds, fire behaviour, and temperatures change.