A special air quality statement has ended for the city of Ottawa, as smoky haze moves out of the region.
A person wears a mask as they walk along the Rideau Canal in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Forest fire smoke continue to shroud the Nations Capital and triggering air quality advisoryies.
A special air quality statement has ended for the city of Ottawa, as the smoky haze moves out of the region. Environment Canada has issued the air quality statement on Saturday, warning of "high levels of air pollution" due to wildfires burning in Quebec. monitors the level of air pollution. At 6 a.m., the air quality for Ottawa was 1 – 'low risk.' The index forecasts the air quality to be at 'low risk' for the rest of the day.
Wildfire smoke has been moving through the national capital region over the past two weeks. When wildfire smoke created hazy orange skies in Ottawa last week, the air quality index reached 10+.The Environment Canada forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud on Saturday, with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 23 C, with the humidex making it feel like 25 degrees.Sunday will start with a mix of sun and cloud.
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