Grand Rapids, MI – Michigan residents can expect a cloudy and cool weekend, with patchy fog and scattered drizzle likely in areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures will be a bit warmer than usual, reaching into the lower 50s, while winds from the northwest will vary between 5 and 15 mph. Those traveling this weekend are advised to take precautions, especially during morning hours when fog could reduce visibility on the roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, skies will remain cloudy throughout Friday, with temperatures reaching a high near 53 degrees. Patchy fog is expected to develop tonight, leading to low visibility in certain areas. Motorists should use caution during the late night and early morning hours, particularly along roads close to bodies of water where fog tends to accumulate.
Looking ahead to Saturday, the forecast indicates that fog will persist early in the day, but skies should clear to partly sunny conditions by the afternoon. Highs will stay steady in the low 50s with calm southeastern winds around 5 to 7 mph, offering a mild autumn day for outdoor activities.
As the weekend progresses, Sunday will bring a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Monday will see sunnier skies, providing brief relief from the clouds, but the forecast anticipates more showers arriving Monday night into Tuesday. Highs will hover in the mid-50s, with rain likely to continue through Wednesday.
