Whats up with the sepia tone sky over Boston? Explaining mie scattering caused by wildfire smoke [QA4mGpPsagI]

Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT

Wondering what happened to the blue skies we enjoyed this weekend? Wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere is causing mie scattering, creating that sepia tone color over Boston. WCVB is your home for Massachusetts breaking news and weather. For your latest Massachusetts news and weather visit: For licensing inquiries: