FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, February 20, 2026 through Monday, February 23, 2026
PM-2.5: 24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are expected to start mostly Low Moderate (AQI Yellow) transitioning to Good (AQI Green) throughout the forecast period.
FORECAST DISCUSSION
The snow has melted in most of the Lower Peninsula and warmer temperatures have given us a taste of upcoming Spring weather. It was quite refreshing to emerge from our winter dungeons and enjoy fresh air that did not hurt to breathe.
We will take a step back this weekend, however, as we return to some colder air, albeit not nearly as cold as what we experienced during January and early February. Friday will feature windy conditions as a deep low-pressure system passes through the upper half of the state. The wrap-around winds will shift to the west and northwest following the exit of the low-pressure system.
Friday’s weather, along with the wind, will feature drizzly rain showers, low clouds, and falling temperatures, eventually giving way to scattered afternoon snow showers. For the remainder of the weekend, our Spring teaser ends with temperatures in the 20s to 30s.
On a positive note, Air Quality will improve as we finally get a clean out from the somewhat murky air of the past few days. Thus, the weekend should feature AQI’s transitioning from scattered Moderate to mostly Good.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Air Quality is expected to a mix of mostly Good entering the upcoming work week.