Grand Rapids, MI – Michigan wakes under a gray sky and biting chill this morning, as early December air sweeps through the state. The crisp wind carries the season’s first steady flakes, coating side streets and rural highways from Muskegon to Grand Rapids in a thin, slippery layer.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, light snow today may lead to slick travel conditions, especially on untreated roads. Morning commuters should allow extra time and use caution, as temperatures remain near 19°F with wind chills dipping into the single digits. Visibility could briefly fall below a mile during bursts of snow.
Roads may refreeze into Thursday morning, creating flash-freeze risks where melting snow turns to black ice. While no significant accumulation is expected, even a light dusting can make for treacherous travel. Drivers on I-96 and US-131 should stay alert for sudden icy patches and reduced traction.
By Friday, sunshine briefly returns with highs near 28°F — a calm pause before a stronger system this weekend. Meteorologists are tracking colder air and possible lake-effect snow through Saturday night, especially near Lake Michigan.
Looking ahead, the next five days stay chilly:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 22°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow showers, high near 28°F.
- Saturday: Increasing clouds, highs in the low 30s.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, scattered flurries, high near 27°F.
- Monday: Continued cold, early snow chance, high near 31°F.
