FORECAST SUMMARY:friday, March 8, 2024 through March 11, 2024

PM-2.5: PM-2.5 concentrations are expected to be in the Good range.

FORECAST DISCUSSION: After yet another week of rollercoaster-like temperatures, Michigan returns to somewhat seasonal norms this weekend after a cold-front treks through the region. Associated with this cold front is rain for the southern portions of the state, snow showers for the northern portions, and a wintry mix for those in between. The precipitation will start from the southwest later this morning and move to the northwest throughout the day and into the overnight. Most of us wake up tomorrow, Saturday, with lingering showers, but Saturday will be predominantly dry with breezy northwest winds in place and surface temperatures in the upper-20s to mid-30s. Sunday is almost identical to Saturday but with more sunshine in place, although we stay near seasonal norms for temperatures in the 30s. Monday is the start for a weather turnaround with winds shifting to the southwest which will bring in warmer air, and thanks to a High-pressure to the southeast, sunshine becomes more prominent. 

Due to the near day-long rain today, Friday, and breezy conditions on both Saturday and Sunday, PM-2.5 concentrations will not be an issue and will stay in the Good range. As we start off next week, surface temperatures climb and winds shift, so PM-2.5 concentrations will start to uptick, but should still stay in the Good range on Monday.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

A warmup is on the horizon for next week thanks to a High-pressure system. Air quality will be in the Good to low-Moderate range due to rising temperatures and light winds.

Next Forecast, March 11, 2024