Michigan starts the day under a gray sky, with cold air settling over Grand Rapids and light flurries drifting through early morning streets.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures hover near 32°F with wind chills dropping to the mid-20s. A few flurries linger early, especially before mid-morning, creating brief slick spots on untreated roads, sidewalks, and overpasses like US-131 and I-196.
Drivers should stay alert during the morning commute. Even light moisture can freeze quickly at these temperatures. Watch for patchy ice where pavement looks just damp.
Conditions improve by midday as clouds break and temperatures climb toward 41°F. Roads should gradually dry, but shaded areas may remain slick longer. Winds stay light, helping conditions stabilize through the afternoon.
The pattern flips quickly into a warming trend. Sunshine builds Tuesday with highs near 48°F, then pushes toward the upper 50s Wednesday. By Thursday, Grand Rapids reaches the mid-60s, marking a strong early spring surge across western Michigan.
That warmth sets up the next change. Showers develop Thursday afternoon and continue into Thursday night. As colder air returns late, temperatures drop toward the upper 20s, raising a flash-freeze risk on wet roads into early Friday.
Plan ahead for rapid swings this week, from icy mornings to spring warmth and back to slick conditions. Are roads improving where you are right now?
Five Day Outlook for Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Today: Chance of flurries early, partly sunny, high near 41°
Tonight: Mostly clear, low near 25°
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 48°
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 58°
Thursday: Chance of showers, high near 66°
