Michigan’s brief spring tease fades fast as light snow targets West Michigan by Saturday afternoon, setting up slick pavement and a sharp 16-degree freeze by early Sunday. Drivers along I-96 and US-131 will notice changing road conditions first, especially as temperatures slide below freezing after sunset. Wet pavement could harden quickly, raising the risk for flash freezing where melting refreezes.
According to the National Weather Service, increasing clouds arrive Saturday morning with a 60% chance of snow developing after 1 p.m. in Grand Rapids. Highs stall near 34 degrees before colder air pours in Saturday night. Around one inch of accumulation is possible before skies gradually clear toward daybreak Sunday.
Today brings sunshine and a milder high near 52 degrees, but gusts may reach 30 mph. Snowmelt through the afternoon will run across sidewalks and secondary roads. That water may refreeze Saturday night as north winds pull readings down into the mid-teens. Expect icy patches on bridges and overpasses by early Sunday.
Sunday turns bright but colder, with highs near 29. Monday rebounds slightly into the mid-30s under mostly sunny skies. By Tuesday, a mix of rain and snow showers returns with highs near 41 degrees, hinting at a gradual transition toward March.
Longer-range signals point to moderating temperatures through midweek and into next weekend, with above-normal readings building across the Great Lakes. Spring warmth is not here yet, but it’s inching closer.
Traveling this weekend? Watch for slick spots after sunset Saturday and share what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five Day Outlook for Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Today: Sunny, high 52. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday: Snow likely after 1 p.m., high 34.
Saturday Night: Snow before 1 a.m., low 16.
Sunday: Sunny, high 29.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 35.
