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Western Michigan Weather Alert: Grand Rapids, MI 27° Friday, Nov 11-15
MICHIGAN — Foggy streets, scattered November showers and a sharp temperature drop are setting up a colder weekend across Grand Rapids. Temperatures could fall from 52 degrees Wednesday to just 27 degr
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-11T10:53:10.433Z
MICHIGAN — Foggy streets, scattered November showers and a sharp temperature drop are setting up a colder weekend across Grand Rapids. Temperatures could fall from 52 degrees Wednesday to just 27 degrees by Saturday morning, bringing freezing conditions to western Michigan.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, rain chances will continue through Thursday before colder, drier weather settles across the region.
The Weather Prediction Center reports that an unusually strong surge of polar air will spread across the central and eastern United States late this week.
Wednesday Fog Gives Way to Afternoon Showers Grand Rapids started Wednesday with temperatures near 36 degrees and widespread fog before 9 a.m.
Mostly cloudy skies will dominate the afternoon, with temperatures reaching approximately 52 degrees.
A 50% chance of showers develops mainly after 1 p.m.
Drivers traveling I 96, US 131 and M 6 should watch for reduced visibility where fog lingers and wet pavement develops.
Temperatures fall toward 37 degrees Wednesday evening, with additional showers possible.
Thursday Brings Gusty Winds and Colder Air Thursday's high reaches only 45 degrees, approximately seven degrees colder than Wednesday.
A 40% chance of showers continues, mainly before 3 p.m.
North winds increase to 6 11 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 24 mph.
The colder air becomes more noticeable Thursday evening as temperatures fall toward 29 degrees by Friday morning.
Residents should secure lightweight outdoor decorations and prepare for freezing conditions.
Friday Through Sunday: Temperatures Fall Into the 20s Friday brings mostly sunny skies, but afternoon temperatures struggle to reach 43 degrees.
The coldest conditions arrive Saturday morning, when temperatures could fall to 27 degrees.
Saturday afternoon rebounds to 46 degrees with mostly sunny skies.
Sunday remains partly sunny, with highs near 47 degrees following Saturday evening lows around 30 degrees.
Although lake effect snow is possible elsewhere in Michigan, the current Grand Rapids forecast does not indicate accumulating snowfall.
Freezing temperatures could produce frost and isolated slick patches where moisture remains, particularly on untreated surfaces.
Grand Rapids Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 11 15 Wednesday, Nov. 11: High 52°. Morning fog, afternoon showers possible, 50% chance. Low 37°. Thursday, Nov. 12: High 45°. Scattered showers, 40% chance. Wind gusts to 24 mph. Low 29°. Friday, Nov. 13: High 43°. Mostly sunny. Low 27°. Saturday, Nov. 14: High 46°. Mostly sunny. Low 30°. Sunday, Nov. 15: High 47°. Partly sunny. Low 31°. Looking ahead, Monday reaches approximately 48 degrees, while Tuesday could climb to 50 degrees.
For now, Grand Rapids residents should prepare for a wet midweek transition followed by several freezing mornings.
Are you ready for temperatures in the 20s, or are you hoping Grand Rapids gets another stretch of warmer November weather before Thanksgiving?