West Seattle sunset: Sliding through a still-smoky sky

Thanks to Ann Anderson for the view (from Seattle & Sunset in North Admiral) of tonight’s smoky sunset. People are still finding it hard to believe, but it’s true – what you see and smell is all smoke from the wildfires raging around the state, mostly to the east. We featured moonset and sunrise views this morning along with Cliff Mass‘s explanation and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency‘s forecast for the wind to “reverse” tomorrow”; the National Weather Service says tonight that changing flows might not clear it out until late Sunday. More photos to add later!

JanS August 23, 2015 (1:38 pm)

definitely taking it’s good ol’ time reversing…maybe tonight..

WSB August 23, 2015 (2:11 pm)

Yes, it’s actually a whole lot worse where we are … our little sliver view where you can usually see a bit of Vashon Island, is completely obscured. The Olympics have been in the smoke for days but as recently as yesterday, the island, which is only a few miles across the water, was visible. This means the smoke cloud has fallen closer to the surface today.

clou54 September 8, 2015 (9:10 pm)

Love these kinds of “nature” postings and the explanation and/or story that goes with. These keep us informed and in tune to our natural world around us. Beautiful photo Ann!

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