How will the wildfire smoke from Canada affect Mass. Thursday?

June 8, 2023

Wednesday's sunrise is seen through hazy skies over the Charles River. Craig F. Walker / The Boston Globe

Wednesday's sunrise is seen through hazy skies over the Charles River. Craig F. Walker / The Boston Globe

National Weather Service: ‘Simulation of smoke plume over Southern New England indicates some possible improvement today for much of the region, as smoke plume gets shunted southward’

[4 AM] Simulation of #smoke plume over Southern New England indicates some possible improvement today for much of the region, as smoke plume gets shunted southward. Smoke would then be focused along the south coast of MA, RI & CT. Nonetheless, Air Quality Alerts remain posted. pic.twitter.com/d1M00CGlwH
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 8, 2023

[Smoke Simulation Into Fri] Model simulations indicate that near surface smoke across western MA & CT should gradually push south of the region into this evening. Another batch of smoke may impact areas near the south coast on Fri…but better conditions are expected elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/I8nbSVxHUJ
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 8, 2023

[Today] An abundance of clouds along with scattered showers especially this afternoon, but not a washout. High temps will generally be held in the 65 to 70 degree range give an abundance of clouds. pic.twitter.com/drKXSVeicH
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 8, 2023

Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline.

Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible.

More: https://t.co/ChRuWv7X6E pic.twitter.com/mtKtLun8lN
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) June 7, 2023

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘Notice that northeastern MA, VT & NH will have significantly less smoke than areas south of the Mass Pike’

Here's the forecast for near-surface-smoke today and where air quality will be most impacted. Notice that northeastern MA, VT & NH will have significantly less smoke than areas south of the Mass Pike. @boston25 #newengland #wildfire #smoke pic.twitter.com/9c9eck92Wm
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 8, 2023

Air quality has steadily dropped in the #Worcester are this morning. @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/P6WeuaWlR6
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 8, 2023

Plan on mostly cloudy skies with showers around, mostly in the afternoon. Since showers will spotty, several towns will miss out on the watering. @boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/kNRH0knlLO
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 8, 2023

The pattern is set to shift Sunday… FINALLY! @Boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/iXgNiLXWFS
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 8, 2023

Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘At 6am showing unhealthy air in the western part of the state and still unhealthy for sensitive groups in Worcester county. Better in eastern MA.’

AIR QUALITY…
At 6am showing unhealthy air in the western part of the state and still unhealthy for sensitive groups in Worcester county. Better in eastern MA. Air quality alerts continue today in western MA, CT and RI #WCVB pic.twitter.com/t8FOnsOq7W
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 8, 2023

THURSDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Mostly cloudy and cool in the low to mid 60°s with a few showers around. Showers will be more widespread tomorrow with the risk of thunderstorms ⛈️ It turns brighter and warmer over the course of the weekend. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/xngpLygNbk
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 8, 2023

THURSDAY…
Mostly cloudy and cool with a few light showers around – mainly this afternoon. 50s this morning struggle to get much higher than the low to mid 60s this afternoon #WCVB pic.twitter.com/t3gODiCvkY
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 8, 2023

HIGHS TODAY…
Only in the low to mid 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Well below average for early June #WCVB pic.twitter.com/JDxApDyUod
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 8, 2023

FRIDAY…
Still mostly cloudy and cool with more widespread showers and t-storms. These get going midday and will be around into the early evening. Outdoor activities will be touch and go as some storms will have lightning, gusty winds and small hail #WCVB pic.twitter.com/flYfCm0Gr3
— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 8, 2023

Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Air quality alert again today, few showers to track’

Air quality alert again today, few showers to track. pic.twitter.com/otoppLJnOm
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 8, 2023

Air quality alert again today. pic.twitter.com/5d7PjcyFb8
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 8, 2023

Air quality worst to our west. Still dealing with some smoke in the air here though. pic.twitter.com/gVfIBfgM06
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 8, 2023

Smoky skies this afternoon, density of smoke in the air is higher where deeper reds show up. pic.twitter.com/xkDQu9Acyw
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 8, 2023

How will the wildfire smoke from Canada affect Massachusetts Thursday? Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying.

Plus, a look at the weather forecast.

National Weather Service: ‘Simulation of smoke plume over Southern New England indicates some possible improvement today for much of the region, as smoke plume gets shunted southward’

Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘Notice that northeastern MA, VT & NH will have significantly less smoke than areas south of the Mass Pike’

Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘At 6am showing unhealthy air in the western part of the state and still unhealthy for sensitive groups in Worcester county. Better in eastern MA.’

Chris Lambert, 7News: ‘Air quality alert again today, few showers to track’