Canadian wildfire smoke causes hazy skies in Massachusetts

Hazy skies across Vermont and New York on Wednesday; Officials say air quality will remain moderate

Don't be surprised if you see hazy skies in Vermont and New York — the haze comes from Canadian wildfires.

Canadian wildfire smoke causes hazy skies in Massachusetts

A hazy day will be followed by summer-like heat and some storms this weekend.

Why is it so hazy today? Smoke from Canadian wildfires impacts air quality in Mass.

Our smoky sky is here to stay for Wednesday. In fact, the smoke becomes thicker this evening as another plume moves in overhead from the Canadian wildfires.  This smoke will again distort the sky for sunset, then again for sunrise Thursday, leading to an orange/red/pinkish tint to the sun. This is due to light scattering through the smoke. The smoke particles...