FORECAST SUMMARY:
Monday, March 30th, 2020 through Monday, April 6th, 2020
PM-2.5: 24-hour Fine Particulate concentrations will range between Good and low Moderate through the forecast period.
FORECAST DISCUSSION:
Low pressure will pull away from the region Monday ending precipitation chances. Northerly winds at the surface and upper levels through mid-week should keep fine particulate generally Good. While fair conditions are expected with weak high pressure dominating, moderating temperatures and lighter winds may allow for a bit more stagnation and a few low-end Moderate readings Thursday or Friday. Southern locations have the best chance at experiencing Moderate fine particulate.
Winds pick up from the south Saturday ahead of a cold front expected to pass through later in the day. Any Moderate fine particulate will improve back to Good late Saturday as winds turn back to the northwest.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Extended forecast models show high pressure building back in for early next week. Upper Good to low Moderate fine particulate is expected.
Forecast updated by Stephanie Hengesbach: Monday March 30th, 2020.
Next forecast update: Monday, April 6th, 2020