Wildfires from across the western U.S. are sending smoke into North Idaho, but for some residents and visitors, the hazy days don't keep them indoors.

For exercise enthusiast Taylor Martin, the smoke has almost no effect on whether he heads outside for physical activity. He said his wife even warns him not to go outside during intense periods of smoke. 

“I don’t feel like it’s gotten to the point, at least not this summer, where it’s unbearable,” said Martin. 

He said he generally does not feel adverse effects of the smoke, but when the air quality is really bad, he stays inside. 

“I remember maybe last summer, or a couple of summers ago, it burned to breathe. That’s when I’ll stay inside,” Martin said.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality currently rates the air quality for North Idaho as moderate, noting that those with high or unusual allergies or sensitivities to smoke may be affected. The forecast calls for moderate air quality until Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, North Idaho residents should brace for continued smoky skies, as weather conditions will continue to spread smoke from wildfires.

“Fire conditions are looking elevated through Friday due to warm temperatures and very dry relative humidities in the teens to low 20s,” said Rachael Fewkes, a NWS meteorologist.

Fewkes said that while breaks from the smoke may come in the afternoons and evenings, smoke could settle back in overnight.     

“That pattern will probably continue through a lot of the week,” she said. 

On Saturday, however, the NWS is forecasting critical fire weather conditions, with gusts reaching 40 mph, increasing the likelihood that new wildfires will spread rapidly. 

“We are going to have a dry cold front move through that's going to bring some very strong winds for this time of year,” Fewkes said.   

According to a report by the Idaho Statesman, dangerously high amounts of wildfire smoke are drifting through the Boise area, and skies show no signs of clearing soon. 

As of Tuesday, the Treasure Valley was experiencing “very unhealthy” air quality due to wildfires burning across Oregon, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.

Children, older adults and people with heart or lung disease “should avoid all physical activity outdoors,” the state agency said. “Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.” 

Carla and Jay Roper, who own SpaVentures USA, a spa boat rental service in Coeur d’Alene, agree the smoke has had little to no effect on their business. 

“In fact, it's probably been busier than usual,” Carla said.

They believe it’s because the smell of smoke isn’t strong enough to convince people to stay away.

“People are eager to get out, and I think that they’re not going to let anything hold them back right now,” Carla said.

When residents William and Katie Weber begin their day, they check Idaho’s Air Quality Index to see whether it's safe to be outside.

“I look at my phone, and if the number is over 100, I’m like ‘Yeah, I’m probably not going to go out much,’” William said.