LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces has seen foggy skies lately, but where is the smoke coming from during this period?
A high pressure system moved into the area a few weeks ago, according to Katie Slusher, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. This has brought smoke from forest fires across California, Idaho, and Colorado – particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
Slusher predicts the haze will linger in the Las Cruces area for about a week.
In general, the US Air Quality Index has recently seen air quality in the range of “good” to “moderate”. As a result, air pollution poses a minimal risk – although people who are particularly sensitive to air pollution can be affected.
Slusher said the high pressure system also dried out the area from the monsoon season rains. She said it seems like the monsoon season is probably over for this area. “Torrential rains” are not to be expected in the near future at this point in time.
Southern New Mexicans can expect temperatures between the mid and high 90s for the rest of the week and weekend.
Leah Romero is the trend reporter for Las Cruces Sun-News and can be reached on Twitter at 575-418-3442, [email protected] or @rromero_leah.
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