Grand Rapids, Michigan – Wet roads and travel delays could hit Grand Rapids and much of southwest Lower Michigan by Friday as a stronger round of showers moves in. While early-week storms stay isolated, weather conditions will shift midweek, raising the chance for widespread rain by the end of the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, light showers may begin late Wednesday and become more likely after 2 a.m. Friday, with a 70% chance of rain during the day. Drivers on I-94 should plan for slower commutes, slick pavement, and reduced visibility Friday morning. No severe storms are expected, but isolated thunder can’t be ruled out.
Wednesday brings only a slight rain risk (30%) late in the evening. Daytime conditions should remain dry and partly sunny with a high near 75°F. Thursday offers a brief window of calmer spring weather with a high near 76°F under mostly clear skies. By Thursday night, however, chances for light showers return (40%) and continue through Friday.
🌤️ Extended 5-Day Forecast for Grand Rapids:
- Wednesday: High 75°F, slight PM showers, calm winds
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F
- Friday: Rain likely, high 68°F, 70% chance
- Saturday: Dry and sunny, high 63°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 69°F
