Michigan drivers stepped into a biting 12-degree morning in Grand Rapids, with wind chills near 4 degrees before sunrise. Frost coats windshields, and untreated neighborhood roads feel slick where old meltwater refroze.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, sunshine pushes highs to 36 degrees this afternoon. Southwest winds increase to 7 mph, helping chip away at icy patches. Main roads like US-131 and I-196 are mostly dry, but shaded overpasses may stay slippery through midmorning.
Temperatures fall back to 28 degrees tonight under partly cloudy skies. That sets up another flash-freeze risk after sunset. Any melting from today can quickly refreeze on sidewalks and bridges.
A sharp spring tease arrives Friday. Highs surge to 52 degrees with gusts up to 33 mph. Snowbanks shrink fast, and slush may pool near storm drains by late day. Keep an eye on standing water before temperatures dip back into the upper 20s Friday night.
Saturday trends colder with highs near 35 degrees. Snow showers develop after 1 p.m., and light accumulation is possible into Saturday night. Roads could turn briefly slick if steadier bursts move through.
Sunday stays brisk with highs near 29 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Early next week moderates slightly, and the 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures into early March, signaling gradual spring warmth returning to West Michigan.
Five Day Outlook for Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 36.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 52.
Saturday: Chance of snow showers, high 35.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 29.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 33.
