Smoke from wildfires in Southern California has drifted into Las Vegas, creating lengthy flight delays, poor air quality and scrubbing outdoor activities, officials said. The smoke turned the sky gray and obscured

Las Vegas valley residents will no doubt notice the smell of smoke and hazy skies as they wake Wednesday, due in part to a trio of large California wildfires burning southwest of the city.

Smoky skies from a trio of California wildfires are expected to remain in Las Vegas for at least the remainder of the week, as an air quality alert has been issued for the area through Friday.