Fresh flakes coat car hoods and front steps across Grand Rapids this morning as a steady band of snow lingers over southwest Michigan. The air feels damp and biting — visibility low, pavement glistening — and for many drivers, the Monday commute may start slower than usual.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, light to moderate snow will continue through today with slick roads likely. Total daytime accumulation will remain near an inch, though lake-effect bands could briefly intensify near the shoreline. The region’s wintry stretch won’t end soon — meteorologists expect multiple rounds of snow and rain mix to persist through midweek.
By Monday afternoon, skies will break briefly, offering a colder but quieter stretch with highs near 23°F. However, as warmer air pushes in Tuesday, a rain-snow changeover is expected, raising the risk of slushy and icy road conditions — especially during the evening commute on I-96, I-196, and US-131.
Residents should allow extra time for travel, use low beams in fog or snow, and avoid sudden stops on untreated surfaces. Wednesday’s system may bring another burst of snow and gusty winds, followed by a cold, breezy finish to the week.
Looking long-term: weather models indicate an active lake-effect pattern developing from December 11–17, with periodic snow chances for Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Great Lakes basin. Drivers planning early holiday travel should monitor evolving conditions.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Snow likely, high 29°F.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 23°F.
Tuesday: Snow changing to rain, high 35°F.
Wednesday: Rain/snow mix, high 38°F.
Thursday: Chance of snow, high 29°F.
