Grand Rapids, MI — Snow showers are expected to begin before 8 a.m. Monday in Grand Rapids, bringing a short-lived but potentially slippery start to the week. According to the National Weather Service, snow will taper by early afternoon, with minor accumulations of less than half an inch possible. North winds may gust up to 26 mph, leading to visibility reductions during the morning drive.
Temperatures will remain unseasonably cold for early April. Monday’s high will reach only 36°F, nearly 15 degrees below average for this time of year. The low Monday night will fall to 24°F, prompting frost concerns for sensitive spring vegetation. Motorists traveling along U.S. 131 and I-96 should allow extra time and prepare for brief slick conditions, especially before 10 a.m.
Tuesday brings clearer skies but continued chill, with a high of just 38°F. The wind will remain active, with gusts near 20 mph. Wednesday sees a warm-up to 46°F but comes with a 40% chance of rain showers starting after 2 p.m., increasing to likely showers by Wednesday night.
Here’s your 5-day spring weather outlook for Grand Rapids:
- Monday: Snow showers early, high 36°F, low 24°F. Wind gusts to 26 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 38°F, low 24°F. Cold persists.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, showers after 2 p.m., high 46°F, low 35°F.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers, high 49°F, low 33°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high rebounds to 54°F, low near freezing.
