Waterton wildfires continuing to send smoke across southwest
MEDICINE HAT, ALTA- Residents of southwestern Alberta should expect continued smoke in the coming days.
Enviroment Canada has updated their smoke advisory, stating that the wildfires burning in Waterton Lakes National Park continue to produce widespread smoke and poor air quality over southern areas of the province, especially near the park boundaries.
“With winds out of the north, conditions have improved for areas over the extreme southeast of Alberta,” reads the advisory.
“However, very poor air quality is expected to return this afternoon for southeastern Alberta before conditions are expected to improve again overnight tonight. Very poor visibilities and air quality will continue in regions close to Waterton Park and the Kenow wildfire. The situation continues to be closely monitored.”