May 13, 2024 · About two thirds of Wisconsin is under an air quality advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. A map from the DNR shows much of central Wisconsin has air quality considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” including people with heart or lung disease, older adults and children.

With a population of about 6 million [13] and an area of about 65,500 square miles, Wisconsin is the 20th-largest state by population and the 23rd-largest by area. It has 72 counties. Its most populous city is Milwaukee; its capital and second-most populous city is Madison.

Jan 6, 2023 · Even though Wisconsin is not in Canada, the State of Wisconsin has many geographical similarities to areas of Canada. Wisconsin is situated in the Great Lakes Region, and much of Canada is also situated on the Great Lakes. Both Wisconsin and Canada have shorelines along Lake Superior.

Jun 15, 2023 · Thick plumes of smoke from dozens of wildfires raging in Ontario, Canada, are billowing across the US border, compromising the air quality for millions of residents in Wisconsin, Minnesota and...

Jun 23, 2024 · The closest part of Canada to Wisconsin is Northern Ontario, specifically near Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury. Does Wisconsin have a border with Canada? No, Wisconsin does not share a direct geographic border with Canada.

Jul 13, 2023 · When will smoke from Canadian wildfires arrive in Wisconsin? A spokesperson from the DNR said the agency is tracking the smoke and they expect the polluted air to reach Milwaukee by noon on...

Jun 14, 2023 · More than half of Wisconsin is under an air quality alert for sensitive groups due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, marking the fifth such advisory this year. The alert comes as the state is seeing its most active spring for fine particle pollution in more than a decade.

Jun 27, 2023 · Canadian wildfire smoke threatens Wisconsin air quality. Here’s how to check health numbers. Wisconsin faces a statewide Air Quality Advisory for fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke until noon on Thursday, June 29.

Jun 27, 2023 · There have been more than 50 wildfires across Wisconsin in the last week. In Canada, it could be months before any of these fires are extinguished. Meaning we’ll likely see more smoky days this summer until they’re out or the wind changes and pushes the smoke elsewhere. Stay Informed

Jul 14, 2023 · – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a statewide air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada. The advisory is in effect from noon on Friday, July 14 through noon on Sunday, July 16.