WINONA, Minn. – Smoky air from Canada wildfires that’s been blowing into Minnesota off and on for weeks is expected to continue through noon Sunday and may worsen. The National Weather Service said a cold front is carrying smoke particulates air south and more of them. Elevated levels are expected in the 151 to 200 orange level on a 500-point index. There are a few pockets forecast for yellow 101 to 150 levels. The only one of these yellow pockets is in southeast Minnesota on the Iowa border in extreme southeast Houston County.
Too much orange. As of 11:13 a.m. Minnesota is virtually saturated with orange to reflect a forecast of air quality levels that are unhealthy for everyone. Adjacent states also are affected. Image: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
