FORECAST SUMMARY: Tuesday, December 26, 2023, through Thursday, December 28, 2023

 PM-2.5:   24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are expected to be Good to Low Moderate.

FORECAST DISCUSSION:

Above normal temperatures will persist through Tuesday as we stay in the warm air sector of an approaching occluded front.  Tuesday’s temperatures should reach the upper 40’s to mid-50’s.  Some areas may even get close to record temperatures.

 For those traveling, I am expecting quiet weather with drier air and winds shifting to the north.  Daytime highs should still exceed 40 degrees keeping roads passable and too warm for any lake effect snow.

 Air Quality should remain mostly Good under northerly winds for the remainder of the work week.  For the New Year’s holiday weekend, I am expecting a brief shift back to southwest winds during Saturday with weekend temperatures well above freezing.

 I am not anticipating any Air Quality issues through the upcoming holiday weekend but will update the long weekend forecast on Thursday.

EXTENDED FORECAST: Air Quality should be generally Good to Low Moderate entering the holiday weekend.

Next Forecast Update: Thursday, December 28, 2023