Rain and wind wash away much of the smoke, but be cautious

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SEATTLE — Air quality in Snohomish County was steadily improving Friday as rain and shifting wind hit Western Washington, and more fresh air is on the way, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle.

Some areas, like Tulalip and Getchell, were already in the moderately healthy category Friday, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. As rain and wind continue, much of Western Washington should be in the moderate or good categories by Saturday. However, the air will continue to be potentially hazardous in most areas of the county until Saturday morning.

“A lot of the hope is that it’ll be this instantaneous shift. Unfortunately, it’s going to take a more gradual approach,” meteorologist Maddie Kristell said. “It’ll be a noticeable but gradual improvement on Saturday and into Sunday.”

A change to a northwesterly wind is slowly blowing the smoke away from Puget Sound. It was a southerly wind that brought the unhealthy air from wildfires in Oregon and California.

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[samnsara]

1. here in eburg i saw the blue sky and felt the sun and breathed fresh air for the first time since..

...Labor Day