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Michigan Weather: Grand Rapids Faces 60% Rain Risk Thursday
Grand Rapids, MI – West Michigan residents can expect a mild start to the week before rain returns Thursday, October 29, bringing a 60% chance of showers to Grand Rapids. Temperatures could reach 71 d
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-26T10:00:45.710Z
Grand Rapids, MI – West Michigan residents can expect a mild start to the week before rain returns Thursday, October 29, bringing a 60% chance of showers to Grand Rapids. Temperatures could reach 71 degrees Wednesday before unsettled conditions arrive ahead of Halloween weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Monday, October 26, will bring partly sunny skies and a high near 64 degrees. Calm winds will become northeasterly around 6 mph during the morning.
Monday night will remain partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 43 degrees and east winds around 6 mph.
Tuesday, October 27, brings another partly sunny afternoon, with highs near 64 degrees. East southeast winds around 8 mph could produce gusts reaching 20 mph.
Tuesday night turns mostly cloudy, with lows around 50 degrees.
Wednesday, October 28, is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees. South southwest winds should remain relatively light at 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday night stays partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 54 degrees.
Thursday, October 29, marks the week's primary weather change. Showers become likely, mainly after 2 p.m., with a 60% chance of precipitation and temperatures reaching approximately 70 degrees.
Rain could affect afternoon and evening travel across Grand Rapids and surrounding Kent County communities, particularly during the Thursday commute.
Thursday night brings additional showers, mainly before 8 p.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and lows near 51 degrees.
Friday, October 30, offers improving conditions, with mostly sunny skies and highs around 68 degrees.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, should begin partly sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees. However, another chance of showers develops Saturday night, potentially affecting outdoor Halloween activities.
Sunday, November 1, remains mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and a high near 67 degrees.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as Thursday's rainfall and Halloween weekend approach.