Forecast Summary:
Monday, April 4th, 2022, through Monday, April 11th, 2022
OZONE: 8-hour average Ozone concentrations are expected to be Good through the forecast period.
PM-2.5: 24-hour average Fine Particulate levels will range between Good and low Moderate during the forecast period.
FORECAST DISCUSSION:
An active weather pattern is setting up this week with precipitation in the forecast through much of it. Rain/snow should end Monday across the state as the system pulls east; however, the next system brings a warm front through late Tuesday/early Wednesday. After that, a stacked low-pressure area takes its time passing through the region. This low keeps on and off rain and/or snow chances through early Saturday. High pressure moves in late in the weekend warming up temperatures a bit.
As for air quality, clouds and cooler temperatures will keep ozone Good through most of the period. Lighter and/or a southerly component to the wind could allow for low Moderate fine particulate through the week, with the best chances for Moderates being in southern locations. Northwesterly winds develop Saturday as the low tracks east of the state; Good fine particulate and ozone is expected Saturday.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Extended forecast models show high pressure and warmer temperatures Sunday, but the next system could bring precipitation back as early as Monday. Moderate pollution is a possibility later Sunday into Monday, but anything higher than low Moderate is unlikely. As always, this forecast will be updated if conditions change, and elevated pollution becomes probable.
Next Forecast update: Monday, April 11th, 2022