Where is smoke coming from Kelowna?

Where is smoke coming from Kelowna?

Saturday morning, Interior Health issued a Smoky Skies advisory for the Okanagan Valley, leaving many wondering where the haze came from in the first place. But Fire Information Officer Heather Rice confirms that the smoke is a result of fires in Washington State.

Whats the air quality in Kelowna right now?

What is the current air quality in Kelowna?

Why is it hazy in Kelowna?

That is the question as a glistening white pall settles over Kelowna. “Well, it’s both heat haze and smoke from wildfires around Kelowna,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan. A combination of heat haze and smoke from surrounding wildfires is casting a shimmering pall over Kelowna right now.

Is it safe to travel to Kelowna right now fire?

As wildfires rage in B.C.’s Interior, the province’s public safety minister has one directive for summer travellers with upcoming vacation plans: Do not travel to fire-affected areas for non-essential reasons.

Is Kelowna safe?

While Kelowna may have climbed up one spot, overall, the area’s CSI rate dropped eight per cent from 2019. That year, Kelowna’s CSI rate was 121.4. In a statement to Global News, local RCMP said Kelowna is a safe city.

Where is the Okanagan smoke coming from?

The smoke is originating from fires across the Okanagan Valley as well as three fires located south of the border, says an Environment Canada meteorologist.

Is there snow on the ground in Kelowna?

For about 50 days a year, Kelowna has at least a centimetre of snow on the ground.

Why is the air in Kelowna so bad?

The harder you’re breathing, the more smoke you’re inhaling. Take extra precaution with children, who are more susceptible to smoke because their breathing systems are still developing and they breathe in more air (and therefore more smoke) than adults.

Where is the smoke coming from in the Okanagan?

“Smoke that we are seeing in the Okanagan Valley right is being reported as coming from fires in Greece, Finland, and Siberia,” Catherall said. Greece suspects fires that killed 83 people were caused by arson. 160 other people were injured, and dozens are still missing.

What is the air quality program in Kelowna?

The Regional Air Quality Program is a joint initiative between the City of Kelowna, City of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), District of Peachland and District of Lake Country.

When to check the air quality in the Okanagan?

When an air quality advisory is in place for the Central Okanagan, please check the AQHI  frequently as conditions can change within hours. Smoke concentrations will vary widely as winds, fire behaviour and temperatures change.

Where is smoke coming from Kelowna? Saturday morning, Interior Health issued a Smoky Skies advisory for the Okanagan Valley, leaving many wondering where the haze came from in the first place. But Fire Information Officer Heather Rice confirms that the smoke is a result of fires in Washington State. Whats the air quality in Kelowna…