Michigan – Streetlights catch light flakes drifting across West Michigan as bitter cold tightens its grip this morning. Breath hangs in the air, tires hiss on frozen pavement, and even small snow bursts feel sharper in single-digit temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered snow showers will continue at times today across the Grand Rapids area, with chances increasing late morning and afternoon. Accumulations stay light, but untreated roads may turn slick quickly as temperatures struggle to climb. Highs reach the upper teens, while wind chills hover near zero for much of the day.
Travel impacts remain most likely along US-131, I-196, and surface streets during passing snow showers. Even brief bursts can reduce visibility. With pavement already cold, any snow that falls sticks fast. Drivers should slow down and leave extra stopping distance.
Snow chances taper this evening, though flurries may linger into the night. Lows drop near zero by early Friday, allowing refreeze on any wet spots. Friday turns mostly sunny but remains harshly cold, with highs near 13 and wind chills dipping to around 10 below zero during the morning hours.
Saturday brings sunshine and calmer winds, but little warmth. Highs only reach around 20. Clear skies Saturday night allow temperatures to fall below zero again, keeping exposed pipes, pets, and outdoor workers at risk.
Sunday offers modest improvement, with highs near the mid-20s and increasing clouds. Another round of snow showers may arrive late Sunday night into Monday, continuing a familiar pattern for late January in West Michigan.
This cold stretch ties into a broader Great Lakes pattern, with extensive ice coverage reinforcing the chill. Bundle up, watch road conditions closely, and plan extra time if traveling during snow showers.
Five Day Outlook for Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Today: Chance of snow showers, high near 17°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, very cold, high near 13°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 20°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 25°F
- Monday: Snow showers likely, high near 28°F
