GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – The skies above West Michigan begin to clear this morning, leaving damp pavement and crisp 40-degree air in the wake of an early-week system. A calmer, sunnier stretch will develop through Thursday and Friday, but a fresh round of November changes is already on the horizon.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Thursday will bring bright sunshine and lighter winds, with highs reaching near 49°F. A weak ridge of high pressure will settle over Lake Michigan, calming gusts that topped 25 mph earlier this week. Travel conditions along I-96 and M-6 will be smooth through Friday, giving residents a prime window for yard cleanup or early holiday errands.
Friday stays mild and mostly sunny, with highs climbing into the mid-50s—well above average for mid-November. But clouds will thicken by late Saturday as a developing low-pressure system moves in from the Plains. Rain chances rise to 40% by evening, spreading across Kent, Ottawa, and Allegan Counties into early Sunday. Wet roads and patchy fog could slow travel for early commuters or those heading to weekend events.
Behind that system, temperatures will tumble back into the mid-40s by Monday. Lows could slip near freezing, introducing another “Winter Tease” for northern counties and a hint of early frost risk inland. For now, West Michigan enjoys a brief but pleasant reprieve—two days of sunshine before November’s next cool, damp turn.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, MI:
Thu: 49/34 – Sunny; light west wind.
Fri: 54/41 – Mostly sunny; mild and calm.
Sat: 62/39 – Increasing clouds; 40% chance of rain late.
Sun: 47/33 – Partly cloudy; cooler breeze.
Mon: 44/30 – Mostly cloudy; early frost possible inland.
