Air quality advisory hits every Colorado county thanks to smoke from Pacific Northwest
Colorado Springs Gazette
Last updated: August 5, 2026
An air quality advisory has been issued for every county in Colorado due to smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest. This haze is expected to linger for at least another day, impacting areas like Colorado Springs.
- The smoke originates from several wildfires burning in eastern Washington. A weather front that moved through the region last night is responsible for transporting the smoke into Colorado.
- The National Weather Service in Pueblo has indicated that these hazy conditions are likely to persist for at least another day.
- The advisory covers all counties in Colorado, signifying the widespread nature of the air quality impact.
