If you're traveling to Seattle any time between now and next week, be sure to look at the forecast regarding haze from the BC forest fires. The smoke is a health hazard to people with asthma, as well as children and older adults.
I drive a shuttle, and I'm astonished how often I pick up cruisers who have no idea about it.
As a local coping with the smoke, here's my advice:
* Don't walk more than two or three blocks without stopping indoors somewhere for ten to fifteen minutes.
* If you have an inhaler but rarely use it, keep it on you at all times.
* Get the uber and lyft apps even if you don't plan on using them, in case you find yourself in a hurry to get back to your hotel.
* Recognize that right now the view from the Space Needle is affected by the haze
Seattle smoke and public health concerns
in West Coast Departures
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If you're traveling to Seattle any time between now and next week, be sure to look at the forecast regarding haze from the BC forest fires. The smoke is a health hazard to people with asthma, as well as children and older adults.
I drive a shuttle, and I'm astonished how often I pick up cruisers who have no idea about it.
As a local coping with the smoke, here's my advice:
* Don't walk more than two or three blocks without stopping indoors somewhere for ten to fifteen minutes.
* If you have an inhaler but rarely use it, keep it on you at all times.
* Get the uber and lyft apps even if you don't plan on using them, in case you find yourself in a hurry to get back to your hotel.
* Recognize that right now the view from the Space Needle is affected by the haze
Attractions made worse by the haze:
Olympic Sculpture Park
Space Needle
Ducks/other riding tours
Waterfront
Pike's Market
Attractions unaffected by the haze:
Underground Tour
Museum of Popular Culture
Chihuly
Museum of Popular Culture
Most shopping destinations