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2026-06-29 13:14 UTC

Glowing orange wildfire smoke sun, I had not missed you. This is what we get for complaining about the rain, eh? So far the smoke seems to be primarily at high altitudes, with only moderate particulate levels in most of Edmonton. But the AQHI forecast has things getting worse after noon. Good thing I thoroughly aired out my apartment yesterday — after polluting it myself with burning plastic smoke by putting down a nylon kitchen utensil such that it was touching the stove element. 🤦🏻‍♀️ #YEGwx

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@AmeliasBrain@mstdn.ca 2026-07-01 03:49

Jumped up to close all the windows as the smell of wood smoke drifted in again. Now checking the Purple Air map & I think that was just someone in the neighbourhood with a backyard campfire. However, the forecast overnight smoke wave looks like it's about to get here soon — the northeast side of the city is already getting icky and it's close to red danger levels around Elk Island Park. The Environment Canada forecast has it easing up a bit tomorrow morning, so I'm hopeful that I'll still be able to go out to the Canada Day concerts at the Lege after noon. With a face mask and rain gear and sun gear all packed with my water & snacks, to be ready for the full modern summer experience. (Still glad it's not a 40°C heat wave.) #YEGwx #YEGaq

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