AccuWeather long range meteorologist Paul Pastelok said long-lasting stretches of deep blue sky may not return to the Northeast for weeks, or possibly even months.

From mental health impacts to heightened risk of infections, recent studies underscore the myriad ways in which smoke exposure affects our health.

With seasonal wildfire smoke rolling into Calgary, residents often have questions about all the things that come with it.

On this Line One, join Dr. Justin Clark for a discussion about the health impacts of wildfire smoke and volcanic ash.

Typically, during the summer months of June, July and August, when the wind goes northwest behind a front, the New York sky usually becomes a deep blue and the humidity dips. However, as explained by Kines, these winds will continue to carry smoke down into New York until the flames are extinguished.

As Alberta faces the prospect of another wildfire smoke-filled summer, experts are urging people to monitor conditions and take steps to protect their health.

Rain overnight in Calgary did little to clear the wildfire smoke affecting the city, leading to an air quality warning early Thursday morning.

Hazy and warm weather are on deck for Thursday in Massachusetts — but here's when the rain will start this weekend.