Canadian wildfires

Central New Yorkers may notice hazy skies more often, thanks to smoke drifting in from Canadian wildfires. But state officials say long-term air quality is still improving.

The learning-based model looks back at data from the 2023 Canadian Wildfires in the state to present.

Cornell University researchers have created a machine learning model to better forecast the impact of wildfires on solar electricity generation, helping system operators match supply with demand.

In addition to the record-breaking heat waves across much of the world, here in the Northeast, excessive rainfall and the resultant flooding killed one New Yorker. Then there have been days of unhealthy air warnings due to toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires.

DEC Commissioner, NYS Forest Rangers fear "only Mother Nature" will put out the wildfires, as the seasons turn wetter and colder.

Along with checking the barbeque supplies for the long weekend, officials urge people to pay attention to the air quality levels before venturing out.

NYS Climatologist predicts another bad air quality day in Syracuse and Onondaga County.