Grand Rapids, Mich. – Gardeners and early commuters across western and central Michigan should brace for a chilly start Friday, as temperatures dip into the low to mid-30s overnight, prompting a frost advisory for 15 counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, the advisory begins at midnight and remains in effect through 9 a.m. Friday for areas including Muskegon, Kent, Kalamazoo, Jackson, and Ingham counties. The cold may damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants if not properly protected.
Cities like Grand Rapids, Lansing, Battle Creek, and Holland are expected to see temperatures hovering near freezing just before sunrise. Homeowners are urged to cover tender vegetation, bring potted plants indoors, and avoid planting new annuals until after the advisory lifts.
Agricultural communities in Montcalm, Clinton, and Barry counties could face greater risk due to prolonged exposure in open fields. This late-season frost follows an unseasonably warm start to May, making gardens especially vulnerable.
The frost threat ends by mid-morning Friday as temperatures rebound, but forecasters warn that similar advisories may return this weekend if clear skies and light winds persist. Stay tuned to local updates from the National Weather Service for the latest alerts.
