Exceptions remained in Castlegar, which retained a rating of 10+, or 'very high risk,' and Cranbrook and the South Oakanagan, which remained at 'moderate risk.'

A new weather system, bringing moist Pacific air and some showers, is forecast to begin overnight and into Saturday morning.

It’s predicted air quality in Alberta will worsen this weekend as smoke from wildfires in B.C. and the western U.S. continues to settle over the province.

Relief from wildfire smoke finally arrives in the Okanagan weather forecast.

But that doesn't mean the smoke isn't blowing our way, Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Eric Dykes told Global News,

Slight relief from the smoke is possible in the Okanagan weather forecast later in the week.

Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for southwestern Alberta after 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14.

Smoke from fires burning in Washington, Oregon and California has made its way into Alberta.

"It's affecting everybody, our air quality health index is at its maximum category for risk in terms of health, both the at-risk population and the general population."

A smoky skies bulletin, first issued by B.C.’s ministry of environment on Sept. 8 for the Okanagan, says the most widespread impacts of the smoke from wildfires raging in the northwestern U.S., will occur on Sunday.