Canadian Wildfires

Heavy smoke is impacting the upper midwest Monday morning with highly elevated levels of fine particulates (PM2.5), particularly in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  This smoke is originating from wildfires in Alberta of western Canada.  Fortunately for Colorado residents, the bulk of the smoke should remain far to north and northeast for the time being with only some light smoke possible in far eastern parts of Colorado near the Nebraska and Kansas state lines. No public health impacts are anticipated.

The EPA's Fire and Smoke Map shows higher concentrations of PM2.5 across the upper Midwest on May 13, 2024. No public health impacts are anticipated in Colorado.