Forecast model supplied by Fire Smoke Canada for noon Thursday, July 23 (Image Credit: Fire Smoke Canada)
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Moderate risk levels forecast
Jul 22, 2026 | 5:00 AM
UPDATE:
While hazier skies are still forecast for the Lethbridge region Thursday, Fire Smoke Canada has updated its model, adjusting its projected path of concentrated smoke.
As crews make progress with wildfires in Montana, its forecast has changed somewhat and is now pinpointing thicker smoke to enter Alberta Thursday afternoon south of the Milk River Ridge.
Environment & Climate Change Canada has also adjusted its Air Quality Health Index for Thursday, as well, for both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat from a moderate risk rating of 5 down to 4.
