Smoky sky: Clearing the air in West Seattle and beyond – for a while

Still smoky at sunset, but clearer than it was last night – Bainbridge and other islands were visible from West Seattle’s west-facing shore, though the Olympic Mountains remained hidden by haze. The National Weather Service says “onshore flow” will continue clearing the air through tomorrow. The Washington Smoke Information website, however, says slightly ominously, “It may be short lived, but we expect at least a couple days of cleaner air coming up.” As for the fires themselves – they remain numerous; we note that one just past Hood Canal that we mentioned shortly after it started, when things first started getting smoky here nine days ago, is now past 1,300 acres.

4 Replies to "Smoky sky: Clearing the air in West Seattle and beyond - for a while"

  • anonyme August 16, 2018 (6:57 am)

    From where I’m sitting in Arbor Heights, it actually looks worse than yesterday.

    • WSB August 16, 2018 (7:23 am)

      Still murky but this isn’t smoke. The NWS tweeted that “essentially the smoke has been replaced by clean low clouds and fog early this morning.”

      • West Seattle since 1979 August 16, 2018 (10:24 am)

        Clouds are ok at this point! So much nicer than smoke.  I kind of appreciate the cooler temps this morning too, though I’m sure most won’t agree.

  • anonyme August 16, 2018 (3:43 pm)

    No complaints here!  This has been an absolutely lovely day, IMO.  Looking forward to fall.

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