FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, February 26, 2024, through Friday, March 1, 2024
PM-2.5: 24-hour daily average Fine Particulate concentrations are expected to be generally Good.
FORECAST DISCUSSION: The early part of the week will pretend like its mid-April with warm temperatures and the threat of severe weather. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Monday night in the southwest corner of the state. Strong southwesterly air flow and warming temperatures will continue Tuesday and confidence is high we will see thunderstorms develop through the day. Confidence is increasing that a few of the storms may be strong to severe through Tuesday night.
Following this shot of Spring weather will be a cold front which will turn the weather sharply colder for the Wednesday morning commute. Snow showers and some light accumulations could affect the morning drive to work.
Air Quality is expected to be mostly Good as the atmosphere goes through this turbulent period. As winds turn northwest following the frontal passage, the air should also be very clean and Good conditions persist. Winds return to the southwest Thursday afternoon for another warmup for the weekend. The air should still be clean and Air Quality remaining Good.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Air Quality should be generally Good to begin the weekend.
Next Forecast Update: Friday, March 1st, 2024