GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – Rain drums steadily on roofs and windshields across West Michigan this early Sunday as a wet, gusty system sweeps through the state. Streets glisten under streetlights, and fog clings low along the Grand River valley — a damp, restless start to a stretch of cool, unsettled fall weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, periods of heavy rain are likely through midday, with winds from the northwest gusting to 30 mph along I-96 and the lakeshore. Localized ponding is possible in low-lying areas and near storm drains, especially across Ottawa and Kent counties. Drivers should reduce speeds on wet roads and give extra distance between vehicles.
The system tapers by Sunday evening, giving way to partial clearing and calmer air. Monday turns briefly brighter with highs near 61°F before clouds and showers return Tuesday. Another round of widespread rain could arrive by afternoon, bringing up to half an inch of additional moisture across central Michigan.
Temperatures remain firmly in the 50s through midweek, with brisk west winds and passing showers likely Wednesday. While no snow or ice is expected yet, forecasters note that pattern shifts like this often mark early signals of the region’s winter transition.
By late week, skies begin to dry out and highs recover slightly, setting up a more seasonable — though still cool — weekend for yard cleanup and Halloween prep.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, MI:
Sun: 56/43 – Heavy rain early; breezy and cooler.
Mon: 61/48 – Partly sunny; calm and mild.
Tue: 56/43 – Showers likely; turning breezy.
Wed: 50/40 – Scattered showers; brisk and cool.
Thu: 54/38 – Clearing; dry and seasonable fall chill.
