Michigan – A brisk, frosty stillness hangs over Grand Rapids before sunrise as thin clouds slide across the moonlit sky and a light sheen of dew coats chilled pavement. The early air feels cold but steady, carrying the scent of damp leaves and signaling a quick warmup later today. Drivers on I-96 and US-131 should expect clear travel early, though visibility may dip briefly as clouds thicken tonight.
According to the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office, sunshine returns quickly this morning as mild air moves north. According to forecasters, highs near the upper 50s deliver a short late-fall break before a weak disturbance brings scattered showers Saturday afternoon. Residents planning early holiday errands or decorating should use today’s calmer window before conditions turn wetter and breezier.
According to NWS guidance, Saturday brings a 20 percent chance of showers, mainly west of the city, before skies brighten again Saturday night. Sunday turns sunny but cooler as a stiff northwest breeze sweeps across open fields and drops highs into the mid-40s. The bigger concern builds Monday night. Increasing clouds and a push of colder air may allow a brief period of freezing rain after 1 a.m. Tuesday, especially north and east of metro Grand Rapids. Even light icing can create slick bridges or overpasses, so early commuters should watch for updates.
Models hint at a broader “Winter Tease” beyond midweek. Colder pockets across the upper Midwest strengthen, and to be fair, nearby states already saw their first flakes. While Grand Rapids sits just south of the stronger snow belt this round, sharper temperature drops closer to Thanksgiving could bring a stronger chance for flurries or a possible changeover later this month.
Five-Day Outlook for Grand Rapids, MI:
Fri: 57/44 – Sunny; calm winds building south late.
Sat: 61/36 – Chance of showers; gusty southwest winds.
Sun: 44/29 – Sunny; breezy and cooler.
Mon: 44/26 – Mostly sunny; clouds increase late.
Tue: 42/25 – Mostly sunny; early freezing rain possible north and east.
