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Grand Rapids, MI Weather Nov. 2–4: Rain Chances Climb
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Residents across Grand Rapids and surrounding Kent County can expect a relatively mild Halloween weekend before a wetter weather pattern develops early next week, bringing increasin
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-30T09:43:11.771Z
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Residents across Grand Rapids and surrounding Kent County can expect a relatively mild Halloween weekend before a wetter weather pattern develops early next week, bringing increasing shower chances and temperatures approaching 70 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, conditions will remain mostly cloudy through much of the weekend, with rain becoming more likely Monday, Nov. 2, through Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Friday, Oct. 30: Clouds Increase
Friday will feature increasing clouds and a high near 59 degrees. Winds will remain calm throughout the day.
Friday night temperatures will fall to approximately 42 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween Forecast
Halloween will bring mostly cloudy conditions and an afternoon high near 60 degrees.
Southeast winds of 3 to 6 mph are expected.
Saturday night will remain cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 48 degrees.
A 20% chance of showers develops after 2 a.m. Sunday, leaving most Saturday evening Halloween activities with relatively favorable weather conditions.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Warmer Temperatures
Sunday temperatures will climb to approximately 66 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies.
A 10% chance of showers is forecast before 8 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy conditions for the remainder of the day.
Sunday night temperatures will remain relatively mild, falling to around 51 degrees.
Monday, Nov. 2, Through Wednesday, Nov. 4: Rain Returns
Monday will bring partly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees.
A 30% chance of showers develops after 2 p.m., with additional rain possible Monday night.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, brings a greater likelihood of showers, particularly before 2 p.m., with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 69 degrees.
Showers are expected to remain possible Tuesday night.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, will remain mostly cloudy, with showers likely and a high near 67 degrees.
The unsettled pattern may affect morning and afternoon commutes across Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood and surrounding communities.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts before traveling early next week, particularly during periods of rain.