The smoke from wildfires in Canada has settled into South Dakota causing hazy conditions and air quality concerns.
Weatherology meteorologist Jennifer Wocjcicki says a weather front pushed the smoke south.
She says the smoke travels by rising high up into the atmosphere, then getting a “ride” back down.
Wocjcicki says today (May 18, 2023) should be the worst day for smoke settling into the region, then it should start to thin out.
Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires May 17, 2023, near Eagle Butte, SD.
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Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires May 18, 2023, eastern Haakon County north of Midland.
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Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires May 17, 2023, in Pierre, SD.
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Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires May 18, 2023, Vermillion, SD.
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Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires May 18, 2023, Lead, SD.
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