It's only mid-May but the skies over North Central Washington are already taking on an ominous murk that usually isn't seen until wildfire season is well underway.
The hazy conditions are being caused by smoke emanating from fires over 500 miles to the northeast in Alberta, Canada...
Chelan County Public Works crews are currently monitoring water levels across the county, with thunderstorms potentially escalating water levels Thursday night.
The department published a message from the National Weather Service on social media which asks people who plan to boat, swim or paddle to take precautions.
Unstable air conditions are expected to linger over Chelan and Douglas counties for the rest of the week, with the Wenatchee valley expecting some light snow on Monday morning.