GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Thick fog blanketed much of southwest Michigan early Monday, reducing visibility below a mile along I-96 and other key corridors. Drivers heading to work or school should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles as the fog gradually clears through mid-morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, skies will turn mostly sunny by late morning as temperatures climb into the lower 70s for Columbus Day. Calm winds and mild air will make for a comfortable afternoon, though visibility may stay patchy in low-lying areas. The agency expects quiet conditions to continue Tuesday with highs near 71°F before a weak cold front edges in from the northwest late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Showers could develop early Wednesday, mainly north and west of the city, with a 30 percent chance of measurable rain. Forecasters note that the system will be brief, followed by partly sunny skies and cooler air moving in from Lake Michigan. Highs will settle in the mid-60s Wednesday and Thursday, with overnight lows dipping into the 40s—ideal for fall leaf viewing and late-season outdoor projects.
Travelers and commuters can expect generally dry roads after Wednesday’s light showers. Those planning pumpkin patch visits or outdoor holiday displays later this week should find favorable weather, though light jackets will be needed as the crisp fall air returns.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, MI:
Mon: 72/54 – Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny and mild.
Tue: 71/48 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Wed: 64/41 – Brief AM showers; cooler, clearing late.
Thu: 65/50 – Mostly sunny and pleasant.
Fri: 70/53 – Increasing clouds; slight chance of PM showers.
