FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, October 14th, 2022, through Monday, October 17th, 2022

OZONE: 8-hour average Ozone concentrations will be Good through the forecast period.

PM-2.5: 24-hour average Fine Particulate will also range Good through the period.

FORECAST DISCUSSION:

Cool temperatures and on and off showers pretty much sums up the forecast for this weekend into early next week. This can be attributed to low pressure dominating conditions and disturbances moving through will also enhance precipitation from time to time. Parts of the state may see the first snowflakes of the season as temperatures may fall enough for snow to mix in with rain showers.

As for air quality, hourly fine particulate may reach Moderate at southern locations during the morning hours; however, any increase will fall during the late morning, and fine particulate is expected to range Good through the weekend. Ozone will also average Good thanks to clouds and cool temperatures.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

Extended models show cool to cold conditions lingering through mid-week next week. With that, generally Good air quality is anticipated.

Next Forecast update: Monday, October 17th, 2022

Stephanie M. Hengesbach