FORECAST SUMMARY: Monday, February 2, 2026 through Friday, February 6, 2026
PM-2.5: 24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are expected to be mostly Good (AQI Green) to Low Moderate (AQI Yellow) throughout the forecast period.
FORECAST DISCUSSION
As February arrives, light snow will move through the area during Monday as a shortwave of low-pressure approaches and moves through the region. This area of snow could switch over to light freezing drizzle during Monday afternoon although little, if any, accumulation is expected.
The remainder of the work week should be mostly dry with near normal temperatures for this time of year. This is a break from the bitter cold of recent. A check of climatic records shows that the daily highs in the Lansing area have been between -12 and -28 degrees below normal for the past nine days. For this week, however, forecasts show high temperatures in the 20’s and nearing the freezing mark by Friday.
The moderating temperatures look to be short lived as models are in general agreement that a surge of colder air will push into the Great Lakes region Friday night into Saturday. Saturday temperatures look similar to days in the recent past with highs only in the teens and lows in the single digits. Fortunately, the bitterly cold air does not stay long as it is projected to be pushed out of the Midwest region by Monday.
In terms of Air Quality, we have a mixture of Good and Low Moderate Air Quality conditions which should persist throughout the week.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Air Quality is expected to remain mostly Good to Low Moderate entering the upcoming weekend.
Next forecast update: Friday, February 6, 2026