Where the Wildfire Smoke in Colorado Is Coming From and How to Stay Safe

It certainly feels like summer in Colorado. After a lot of rain last week, temperatures will reach the highest of 2025 thus far. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature will sit in the mid-80s for the majority of the week.

Why Colorado Skies Are So Hazy Right Now

You might have noticed that the sky is hazy or you might smell smoke in Colorado. Here is where the smoke is coming from.

Smoke in Colorado Linked to Canadian Wildfires

According to multiple sources, including 9News, the reason why you might see smoke in the air is because of wildfires in northern Canada.

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Over 2 Million Acres Burned in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

The fires are in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Over 2 million acres have been burned and a lot of that smoke has been heading our way.

What Colorado’s Current Air Quality Looks Like

At the time of writing, our air quality is okay, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. However, that could change as soon as this week. Other states in our nation have reported bad air quality.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Europe—and Colorado

Smoke from these wildfires in Canada has reached as far as Europe. You might remember last July, there were hazy skies in the Front Range. That smoke was also attributed to Canadian wildfires.

How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke in Colorado

The majority of the smoke is on the east coast of the United States but has been noticeable in parts of Colorado. Experts say that this wildfire smoke is more toxic than other wildfire smoke due to the location of the wildfires.

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It is incredibly important to keep your windows shut and have your air conditioner on recirculate when wildfire smoke is extremely noticeable.