08/31/2026
Does the sky look a little eerie to anyone else today?
If you’ve noticed the hazy, unusual-looking skies over Woodland, what you’re seeing is smoke from the fires burning near Big Sur drifting over our area.
While the smoke is certainly impacting the appearance of our Valley skies, current air quality at ground level is not being significantly impacted, as much of the smoke is remaining aloft.
Conditions can change, so we always encourage residents to stay informed—especially those who may be sensitive to smoke.
For current information on wildfire smoke and air quality, visit the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map:
https://fire.airnow.gov/ #6.83/36.298/-120.034
Picture Description: Woodland Fire Department training area beneath a dark, smoky orange sky. Several red fire engines and firefighters are visible in the foreground. A thick layer of wildfire smoke hangs overhead, creating an eerie, brown-orange appearance, while the air closer to the ground appears noticeably clearer.