What Boston meteorologists are saying about the wildfire smoke — and weather — Wednesday and moving forward

Smoke will linger across southern New England today & perhaps Thu due to wildfires from Quebec. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor activity today as the smoke will reach the surface. Here is one model's depiction of the near-surface smoke concentrations through Thu. pic.twitter.com/DQoyxfcpTF

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 7, 2023

Sunshine early will give way to clouds and isolated showers this afternoon. Steady northwest winds with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. pic.twitter.com/vaAqN8jySD

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) June 7, 2023

Air quality top-of-mind in New England with wildfire smoke from Quebec fires again reducing air quality to level unhealthy for those with respiratory ailments. Expect this smoke to thin steadily during the afternoon from Boston north/east but continue thick in southwest NewEng. pic.twitter.com/PesNdM7EoB

— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) June 7, 2023

Like yesterday, we should expect showers in many spots, scattered around today, with most during the afternoon. Unlike yesterday, I'm not concerned about strong thunder embedded in these today. Note how cool the North Country *continues* to be, day-after-day! pic.twitter.com/Pscd3R86Ae

— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) June 7, 2023

Chance of showers remains elevated Thursday and Friday, especially PM with embedded thunder possible either afternoon and a better chance of embedded hailstones Friday afternoon owing to chilly air aloft. Not that it's all that mild at ground level, either! pic.twitter.com/VvZhAxtB9R

— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) June 7, 2023

Most guidance indicates showers popping up Sat. That's certainly a possibility with the slow-moving jet stream-level storm meandering away only slowly…but I do think the day ends up nice, overall, & am billing it as such. Sunday looks awesome. pic.twitter.com/31QXFI30FN

— 1DegreeOutside (@1DegreeOutside) June 7, 2023

Another Air Quality Alert for smoke today. Here's a look at current conditions. @boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/Pxo9h8kA71

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 7, 2023

Hazy skies will fade to increasing afternoon clouds and spot showers. I’m expecting less wet weather than yesterday, but I’d still smart to pack an ☂️ @boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/YJ0ZbEC0Rg

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 7, 2023

This pattern with afternoon hit-or-miss showers has now been extended into Saturday because low pressure looks slower to pull away. @boston25 #boston #mawx pic.twitter.com/lzmX8BveG9

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 7, 2023

WEDNESDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Smoke continues to create poor air quality today, but it should thin as the day wears on. Increasing clouds with spotty showers 🌧️ this afternoon, cool only in the 60°s #WCVB pic.twitter.com/fVEHkkUER0

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 7, 2023

AIR QUALITY ALERT…
Continues today due to #wildfire smoke from Quebec and Ontario. Air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups today. Smoke should thin from NE to SW as the day wears on with more improvement tomorrow #WCVB pic.twitter.com/TnFxErbhjA

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 7, 2023

WEDNESDAY…
Some hazy sun thru wildfire smoke this morning gives way to increasing clouds with highs only in the 60s. Few showers scattered about this afternoon but not as widespread or strong as yesterday #WCVB pic.twitter.com/z0J2pt6ptA

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 7, 2023

HIGHS TODAY…
Cooler than average for early June only in the 60s. Skies become mostly cloudy with a few passing showers around this afternoon. Not expecting the intensity of the storms we had yesterday #WCVB pic.twitter.com/9ozX3Elcaa

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 7, 2023

RAIN CHANCES…
Are greatest this afternoon around the Boston area. (Some light rain on the No. Shore and southern NH this morning) Showers will be popping up this afternoon, but not as widespread as yesterday. They will also be lighter and I am not expecting lightning. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/5LGm4bsu3G

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 7, 2023

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Cool and unsettled with daily pop-up showers thru Friday as cold pool of air aloft lingers. It begins to kick out Saturday with improvements by Sunday. Near 80° with sunshine. Still near 80° early next week with the chance of rain returning late Mon or Tue #WCVB pic.twitter.com/AOB3eq1uAT

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) June 7, 2023

Smoke and showers. Pick of the week is Sunday. pic.twitter.com/SUc71Ot73t

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 7, 2023

Air quality alert again today. pic.twitter.com/mzIO99NOrv

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 7, 2023

Smoke in the sky lighter across our area this morning vs. to our west. pic.twitter.com/Mp0lf9n1f5

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 7, 2023

Smoke in the sky more prevalent south of the Pike vs. north late afternoon/evening. pic.twitter.com/7rruEqAnhJ

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 7, 2023

Sct'd showers and storms a bit more widespread Friday midday-afternoon vs. the next couple days. pic.twitter.com/GxceJkaBDC

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 7, 2023

Pick of the week is Sunday… 75-80 with some sunshine. Few isolated pop-up showers/storm possible Saturday, but a good part of the day is dry. pic.twitter.com/OVMH3ywZhu

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) June 7, 2023