Smoke clearing in the west but fire weather remains critical

Widespread smoke impacts continue across the state, as seen in today's satellite imagery. Satellite imagery from 8/6/2026 (Terra/MODIS). When will air quality improve? In Western WA , expect slow and gradual improvement today. Winds are shifting onshore but the relatively weak push of cleaner air means smoke may linger longer than initially expected. More noticeable clearing should develop…