Michigan — Rain taps steadily on rooftops and damp pavement glistens across Grand Rapids as a gray, soaking pattern settles in. The air feels cool and heavy, and conditions are already impacting visibility.
Temperatures hover near 45°F with light rain falling across the city. Roads along US-131 and I-96 are slick, especially during heavier bursts.
Expect showers to linger through much of the day. Rain coverage stays widespread, and skies remain locked in with thick cloud cover. If you’re heading out, plan extra time and keep headlights on.
By later today, rain becomes more intermittent, but clouds hold firm. Temperatures only reach the mid-50s, keeping that damp spring chill in place.
Conditions briefly improve heading into tonight. Skies begin to clear, and temperatures drop sharply into the low 30s. That creates a near-freezing setup, so watch for patchy slick spots early tomorrow, especially on bridges and untreated roads.
Saturday brings a break, at least temporarily. Clouds increase again, but much of the day stays dry with highs near 59°F. It’s your best window to get outside.
But the pattern turns active again quickly.
Late Saturday night into Sunday, rain redevelops and becomes widespread. Showers likely continue through Sunday with highs in the mid-70s. At times, rain could be steady enough to impact outdoor plans.
Sunday night looks even wetter. Rain chances climb toward 80%, and a few thunderstorms may develop. Expect reduced visibility and ponding on roads.
Meteorologists are tracking a persistent frontal boundary fueling repeated rain rounds across the Great Lakes. This keeps Michigan locked in an unsettled spring pattern.
Monday offers only partial relief. A few showers linger early, followed by mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 70s.
5-Day Outlook for Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Saturday: Increasing clouds, high near 59°F
Sunday: Showers likely, high near 74°F
Monday: Chance of showers, high near 73°F
Tuesday: Showers and possible storms, high near 77°F
Wednesday: Showers likely, high near 71°F
