GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A damp start greets West Michigan this morning as light rain ripples across Kent County and glistens on the I-96 corridor. But the gray skies won’t last long — sunshine and calmer winds will return by Tuesday, setting up a stretch of pleasant, late-fall weather before changes later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, scattered showers will taper early this morning, followed by gradual clearing. Temperatures will reach the mid-50s under partial sun, though brisk southwest gusts near 25 mph could make it feel cooler along Lake Michigan. Drivers heading west toward Holland or Muskegon should expect brief spray and wet roads through late morning.
By Tuesday, skies turn mostly sunny with highs near 57°F, bringing a comfortable, dry day across the Grand River Valley. Winds ease slightly midweek, and Wednesday continues mild with temperatures hovering in the upper 50s. These days offer excellent travel weather for early November, perfect for outdoor projects or prepping for early holiday events before colder air returns later in the month.
Looking ahead, clouds will increase by Thursday as a weak system approaches from the Plains, followed by light rain possible Thursday night into Friday. Behind it, temperatures may dip again, signaling a potential return to more typical mid-November chill. Long-range models hint at the first measurable snow potential in the Great Lakes by mid-month, though details remain uncertain.
For now, the region enjoys a brief but welcome calm — a bright pause before the next round of November’s shifting moods.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Rapids, MI:
Mon: 55/39 – Showers early; clearing, breezy afternoon.
Tue: 57/46 – Mostly sunny; calm, pleasant.
Wed: 58/34 – Bright and mild; light wind.
Thu: 54/44 – Clouds increase; rain late.
Fri: 56/38 – Showers taper; cooler, breezy trend.
