FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, January 5th, 2024, through Monday, January 8th, 2024

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

FORECAST DISCUSSION:

After a sunny Thursday we are met with yet another cloudy January day on this Friday. Surface temperatures will be near normal for the majority of the state with relatively light WSW winds. These light winds will increase throughout the weekend as a busy weekend, weather-wise, is in store for the Great Lakes. A Low-pressure system is expected to traverse the area to our north on Saturday and into Sunday, which will bring flurries to the lower peninsula and a couple of inches of snow to the upper peninsula. A cold front is associated with the Low-pressure but surface temperatures will remain near normal temperatures with highs in the upper-20s through mid-30s. Monday is a relatively quiet day with the Low-pressure exiting the area, but the cold front may hang around throughout the day.

For air quality, with the change in airmass expected to last all weekend, PM-2.5 concentrations are expected to be in the Good to low-Moderate range. Early morning light winds will allow for PM-2.5 concentrations to build up, but persistent winds will help clear out any daily buildup that accrues.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

The beginning of next week may present all of Michigan with a decent chance of accumulating snow. There is a strong Low-pressure system expected to make its way into the Midwest, but the exact track of the system has yet to be fine-tuned and there is still wiggle room between snow and rain showers for the majority of the state.

Next Forecast Update: Monday, January 8th, 2024