Michigan – Fog clings to neighborhoods before sunrise as temperatures sit at 27°F and visibility drops in spots. Drivers along I-96 and US-131 face patchy fog and cold pavement early this morning. Wind chills hover near 20°F, adding a sharp bite to the air.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, patchy fog lingers through about 7 a.m. Skies turn partly sunny later today, pushing highs near 49°F. Southwest winds increase to 10 mph with gusts up to 22 mph.
Clouds thicken tonight with lows near 32°F. A stronger system arrives Tuesday night. Showers become likely after 8 p.m., with a 60 to 90 percent chance of rain overnight. Rainfall amounts may reach a quarter inch by Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, February 18, stays wet and breezy. Highs climb to 56°F as showers continue through midday. Winds could gust near 25 mph before skies partially clear Wednesday night.
Thursday brings a brief break with sunshine and highs near 52°F. Another round of showers develops late Thursday night into Friday. As colder air filters in, rain may mix with or change to snow Friday night and into the weekend. Light snow showers remain possible Saturday, with highs in the mid-30s.
Looking into President’s Day Week, temperatures trend milder overall despite periodic systems. The 6- to 10-day outlook favors near- to above-normal readings across western Michigan. While no heavy snow is locked in, late-week temperature swings could quickly turn rain to snow. Stay alert for updated Winter Weather statements as systems approach.
