smoke forecast a 'significant concern' for calgary this summer: meteorologist - electric boot and glove dryer

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Check the smoke and pollution masks.
Calgary may see another hazy summer, according to forecasts by meteorologists of the meteorological network, as it is predicted that wildfire smoke is once again an important issue.
The fire has affected communities in northern Alberta, causing evacuation and smoke, and the province has seen fires spread.
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It is expected that this summer will be warmer and drier than normal weather, and early start of the wildfire season can be seen.
Meteorologist Doug Gillum said Calgary could be covered with smoke depending on the wind direction and the size of the wildfire.
"The Wild season is greatly affected by the weather;
Unfortunately, of course, this is not the only variable because human activity plays an important role in fire. . . (but)lightning (has)
This is also an important role, says Gilham.
"We worry about another high
The influence of the season, "he said.
"Smoking will obviously be a big problem.
"The Wild season cannot be fully predicted due to all the variables.
It becomes "wait-and-
According to Gillham, look at "where the fires are going to develop and how big they are.
The city recorded 322 hours of smoking last summer.
The record has been fixed-
Prior to that, 269 hours of smoke had been recorded since 1969 and no record had been broken.
"We are worried that we will have a similar day, and smoke is a major problem, but we hope we are wrong in this regard.
You always want to verify the forecast;
We hope this is not confirmed. ”Well-
Timed rainfall and greater caution are two variables that can reduce the number, size and level of smoke from wildfires.
Since people cannot control lightning or precipitation patterns, the most direct way for people to prevent fires is to use them more safely, says Gillham.
"Some fires can be prevented, and some cannot be prevented.
Hopefully there will be no preventable fires this year, and this season is not as serious as last year.
Chief meteorologist Chris Scott said his network predicted that rainfall in Alberta was slightly below average, but did not reach the point where farmers should focus on drought conditions.
"Alberta has always been a swing province in terms of weather," he said . ".
"We expect this to happen again this summer, and depending on the week, the weather swings between warm and cool.
"The network expects temperatures from Edmonton to the Calgary corridor to be close to normal and precipitation to be close to normal.
"We will get the normal share of active weather in the summer --
"Thunderstorms, hail," Scott said . ".
"It's part of living in this country.
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For some, it will be a major holiday destination because the temperature is expected to be high and dry, but the fire ban, if wildfires hit the area again, says Gilham, restrictions and smoke can hinder fun.
"It is critical to follow these safety tips and restrictions," said Gillham . ".
"No one is going to let the consequences happen, but a simple careless act can have such disastrous consequences.