A haze of Canadian wildfire smoke can be seen over Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 5, 2025. The air quality index was above 151, indicating unhealthy air quality. Health experts say exposure to the smoky air can have short- and long-term health consequences. Joel Bissell | MLive.com

Between wildfire smoke and pollen, Michigan's air is not always the easiest to breathe in the spring and summer. That makes keeping the air in one's vehicle clean all the more important.

Despite Sunday night's rain, Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to impact Michigan on Monday, officials say.

By IZZY ROSS Michigan Advance Canadian wildfire smoke that blew into the Great Lakes region is expected to clear from northern Michigan this weekend — at least for now. The Michigan Air Quality Division said Thursday morning that the heavy smoke across the Upper Peninsula was already clearing out.

At midday Thursday the smoke is expected to be visible over most of Michigan. The central and western U.P. may have nearly a smoke-free sky. Lower Michigan may have a swath of thicker smoke stretching in a swath from Grand Rapids to Saginaw and Flint.

We’re probably going to be dealing with this for a while, much like we did the past couple of years,” said meteorologist Jim Keysor.

It has been hazy recently in Michigan due to wildfire smoke. Conditions should improve later this week once a cold front moves through.

More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.

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