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April 29, 2026Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

A Wall of Smoke: Understanding the Drivers of the June 2023 Canadian Wildfire Smoke Event for New York City

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GRGregory S. RandazzoSHSpencer A. HillJBJames F. Booth

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Randomized trial examines PM 2.5 variations in New York City due to Canadian wildfire smoke, indicating significant air quality concerns.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand how smoke from the June 2023 Canadian wildfires affected air quality in New York City, focusing on PM 2.5 concentrations.
  • Utilized in situ observations, satellite retrievals, and trajectory analysis.
  • Employed emissions estimates from the Regional Advanced Baseline Imager and Integrated Monitoring System.
  • Analyzed data from the NYS Mesonet Profiler Network and ERA5 reanalysis to determine the influence of cyclonic activity.
  • Smoke aerosols primarily remained in the boundary layer and lower troposphere.
  • Daily wildfire emission intensity led to fluctuations in PM 2.5 concentrations in New York City.
  • A quasi-stationary extratropical cyclone played a crucial role in transporting smoke for three consecutive days.

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Randazzo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f19ff5edf4b468248069f5https://doi.org/10.1029/2025jd044798
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