FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, November 7th, 2022, through Monday, November 14th, 2022

PM-2.5: PM-2.5 concentrations are expected to range from Good to low-Moderate. 

FORECAST DISCUSSION:

Michigan will see a whirlwind of surface temperatures this upcoming week as above-average temperatures continue through the majority of this week. The rapid change in temperature comes Friday as a Low-pressure system and relatively strong cold front traverses through the region. Temperatures will drop to somewhat below average temperatures with surface high temperatures barely eclipsing the 40-degree mark in most areas over the weekend.

To start off the week, however, temperatures remain in the 50s with breezy conditions throughout the state due to the NNW flow that is in place. Temperatures continue to climb through Thursday where 70-degree surface temperatures are possible in some southern portions of the state. Winds shift to a more southerly flow Tuesday evening which will provide the above-average temperatures to most of Michigan. As we carry on through Thursday and into Friday, the aforementioned Low-pressure and cold front enters the region from the west bringing precipitation in some areas and windy conditions throughout the state. Lower surface temperatures and breezy conditions will last through the weekend and into next week.

For air quality, PM-2.5 will be in the Good to low-Moderate range with possible higher concentrations in the morning hours due to low-level inversions. For much of this week, however, winds should be steady enough to dissipate inversions and the build up of PM-2.5 concentrations throughout the day.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

Below-average temperatures stick around to start off next week along with NNW breezy conditions. This will help keep PM-2.5 concentrations at bay to start next week.

Forecast updated by: Alec Kownacki

Next forecast update: Monday, November 14th, 2022