I've lived in Seattle for 25-30 years, and I think prior to the last ~5 years, the smoke from wildfires making it to the city was a much more rare event. Maybe

I've lived in Seattle for 25-30 years, and I think prior to the last ~5 years, the smoke from wildfires making it to the city was a much more rare event. Maybe once every few years, rather than every year. And it didn't last nearly as long, nor was there as much smoke.