Our conditions this past week were between Near Normal and Mildly Dry with 0.15" of rain falling on 1 day. Daily high temperatures were above seasonal average for this time of year going into the high-80's and low 90's(F) every day along with uncomfortably high dew points. The most notable weather observation of this past week has been the return of high levels of Canadian wildfire smoke, which was hazardous enough to prompt the cancellation of many outdoor recreation and business activities (see photos). Lightning bugs are flashing after dark, and mosquitoes in town are present, but tolerable. Lawns are still mostly green, but less lush and grass growth has slowed except for crab-grass which is now growing and spreading fast. Grass in sunnier locations is starting to turn brown.