[sam_paine]

I thought it was 1998 that it was really bad.

I don't ever recall it like that growing up in the 70's or 80's, tho. Do you?

[Paleo Conservative]

I thought it was 1998 that it was really bad.

I don't ever recall it like that growing up in the 70's or 80's, tho. Do you?

Yes 1998 was the absolute worst. You're right I can't remember it being that bad during the 70's and 80's. I think it is worst during drought years, because there is no opportunity for rain to cleans the dust and soot particles from the atmosphere.