FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday October 17th, 2022, through Friday October 21st, 2022
OZONE:
Ozone concentrations are expected to be Good for the forecast period.
PM-2.5:
PM-2.5 concentrations are expected to range from Good to low-Moderate towards the end of the forecast period.
FORECAST DISCUSSION:
Early season snow will impact some parts of Michigan to start off this week. Areas north of mid-Michigan will experience some accumulation with areas south possibly seeing a few flakes here and there. This is due to a rather strong Low-pressure system and associated cold front making its way through the region through Tuesday evening. The first half of the week will see surface temperatures in the 30s to 40s with on and off precipitation along with overcast skies for the most part. As we approach Thursday, however, skies start to clear, and temperatures start to rebound back to the 50s in most areas. Once the Low-pressure exits the area, winds shift to more SSW which will bring in warmer air from the south along with breezy conditions.
In terms of air quality, due to the Low-pressure and cold front, both Ozone and PM-2.5 concentrations will not be of issue during the first half of the week with conditions in the Good range. As we approach the latter half of the week, there may be some low-Moderate PM-2.5 concentrations, but I do not expect any long-standing conditions due to the breezy conditions both Thursday and Friday.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
The breezy conditions continue through the weekend keeping Ozone and PM-2.5 conditions at bay.
Forecast updated by Alec Kownacki. Next Forecast update is on Friday October 21st, 2022.