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Nearby Fires Lead To A 'Smokestorm' In Seattle

Last month, Seattle’s skyline took on a hazy, smoky look as smoke from nearby wildfires blew in.

That led a local meteorologist to talk about what might be a new weather phenomenon — "smokestorms."

Cliff Mass, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Washington, joined The Show to explain this phenomenon.

Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.