GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The sky glows pale above frosted rooftops this morning, calm and bright — the kind of November quiet that hints a change is near. By Friday, southwest breezes will pull in mild air, pushing highs into the upper 50s, before clouds and rain mark a weekend cool-down across West Michigan.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Friday will begin partly sunny and calm, with temperatures climbing quickly after sunrise. By afternoon, light south winds around 10 mph will carry warmer air off Lake Michigan, sending highs near 57°F. Skies stay bright through evening, ideal for travel along I-96 or outdoor prep ahead of Saturday’s rain system.
Saturday brings the shift. Clouds thicken through the morning, and showers are expected to develop by midday, mainly south and east of Kent County. Rain chances rise to 40%, with winds gusting near 25 mph along open stretches west of the city. Once the front passes, temperatures drop sharply — Sunday highs hover near 44°F, and lows by early Monday may dip to the upper 20s inland, raising the risk of patchy frost.
Residents should plan to finish yard cleanup or leaf removal on Friday before conditions turn wet and brisk. While no snow is expected this weekend, models hint at colder patterns returning before Thanksgiving — a subtle “winter tease” for Michigan’s next seasonal turn.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, MI:
Fri: 57/42 – Partly sunny; light south wind near 10 mph.
Sat: 61/37 – Rain likely midday; gusts near 25 mph.
Sun: 44/30 – Clearing; brisk northwest winds.
Mon: 44/34 – Mostly sunny; crisp fall air.
Tue: 45/34 – Cloudy; colder breeze by late day.
