Grand Rapids, Michigan – Low clouds hang heavy over western Michigan this morning, carrying the chill and scent of wet leaves after a damp start to the weekend. Light rain and drizzle will continue on and off through today before clearing skies open a much calmer stretch for the first few days of November.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, a weak system crossing Lake Michigan will trigger scattered showers across Kent, Ottawa, and Allegan Counties through this afternoon. Rainfall totals should stay below a quarter inch, but drivers along I-96 and US-131 may see slick spots during midday. Winds remain light from the east before shifting southwest late Sunday, ushering in drier air and a noticeable warmup.
Sunday will feature a mix of clouds and sunshine with highs near 53 degrees—a welcome break from the chill. Monday stays mostly sunny with temperatures rising into the mid-50s before a few isolated showers return Monday evening. Travel conditions remain favorable across western and central Michigan through Tuesday, and no early snow or ice is expected this week.
While the Great Lakes region has already seen early flakes farther north, Grand Rapids holds steady in a mild pattern for now. However, long-range models hint at a colder push by mid-month that could bring the first wintry mix closer to Lake Michigan.
For now, residents can expect a typical early November weekend—gray, damp, and brisk before the sun breaks through again.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, MI:
Sat: 50/34 – Cloudy; scattered showers possible.
Sun: 53/42 – Mostly sunny; light southwest breeze.
Mon: 55/38 – Partly sunny; late-day showers possible.
Tue: 56/42 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Wed: 55/39 – Partly cloudy; cooler trend late.
