FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, April 24, 2026 through Monday, April 27, 2026
Ozone: 8-hour average Ozone Particulate concentrations are expected to be Good (AQI Green) to scattered Moderate (AQI Yellow) throughout the forecast period.
PM-2.5: 24-hour average Fine Particulate concentrations are also expected to be mostly Good (AQI Green) to scattered Low Moderate (AQI Yellow) throughout the forecast period.
FORECAST DISCUSSION
After a sneak peek into upcoming summer weather during the past few days, things will return to more seasonal conditions for the weekend. Showers, and possible a thunderstorm, is the forecast for Friday as a cold front tracks across the state. Potential precipitation amounts increase during the day as more moisture moves into the area with a potential up to 1.25 inches in the eastern half of the state.
Following the cold front, the weekend looks pleasant and dry with temperatures in the upper 60’s with dew points in the 40’s. A good weekend to get early Spring yard work done. The next chance for rain comes from a low-pressure system moving our direction from the plains region. Models indicate precipitation arriving Monday afternoon and evening with rainfall potential around 1.5 inches.
The warmer weather of the past couple of days pushed ozone values into the High Moderate range. Following the Friday cold front, generally, Good Air Quality is expected throughout the state mixed with scattered Moderates.
EXTENDED FORECAST:
Air Quality is expected to be mostly Good entering the upcoming work week.
Next forecast update: Monday, April 27, 2026