Pacific Northwest Wildfires Cause Smoke to Blanket Wyoming, Affecting Air Quality
Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have led to significant smoke drifting into Wyoming, causing poor air quality across the state. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Adam Dziewaltowski, the smoke originates primarily from fires in Washington and Oregon, which have destroyed over 800 buildings and resulted in some of the worst air quality in Portland. The smoke has been funneled into Wyoming due to a cold front, which caused it to settle in the basins, exacerbated by the surrounding mountains that trap the smoke. This has resulted in vivid orange sunrises and sunsets, but also poor air quality, particularly during cooler times of the day. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued air quality alerts, advising vulnerable groups to minimize outdoor activities. 
