Smoke in the Sunlight: Canadian Wildfires Set to Blur New Jersey Skies on Monday

Trenton, NJ – August 4, 2025:
New Jersey residents are in for a strange twist in the weather this Monday—not from rain or storms, but from something far more unusual: wildfire smoke traveling all the way from Canada.

While the Garden State braces for rising temperatures that could push into the upper 80s or even hit 90 in some spots, skies that should be clear and sunny may appear mysteriously dull or slightly foggy. But don’t blame local pollution or morning mist—blame a massive wave of wildfire smoke floating down from Canada, experts say.

Based on the National Weather Service, the haze will come in from above and turn the sky white. In most places, this will not change the quality of the air below. Still, many people in New Jersey might be confused when they see the sun go down on a dry, warm day.

You might be able to see the hazy skies best at dawn or dusk. They give off a creepy light that could make Monday feel more like a scene from a science fiction movie than a regular summer day. Now that things have changed dramatically, the good news is that the smoke won’t hurt your health for now. However, officials warn sensitive people to stay updated in case things change.

It won’t be humid, and it won’t rain, so most people can go about their day as planned. Just in case you think the sun isn’t quite right, don’t be. The real source of this Monday mystery is hundreds of miles north in the burning woods of Canada, not above your neighborhood.

Watch the sky and listen for reports on the weather. You might see nature’s strange and smokey show.