The smoke moved into the skies above Portland, Oregon more than a week ago, triggering an eerie Sunday night sunset. This photo from an evening barbecue does not do it justice. After seeing this, I pulled up the satellite map on my phone and watched the smoke move in as upper-level winds started … [Read more...]
Thick Wildfire Smoke Invades Western Oregon, Washington
"I haven't seen smoke this thick out here in years, the light makes me feel like I'm on Mars!" That is what Mike Swaja posted on my Facebook Weather Page. I have to agree--skies are looking other-worldly for many of us right now. In this picture, you'd normally have a clear view of Mt. Hood but it … [Read more...]