Grand Rapids is starting Friday under cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, but the relatively mild morning will not last. Rain showers, gusty northwest winds and a sharp evening cooldown are lined up for the city, with frost possible before sunrise Saturday.
Showers may occur through Friday daylight hours, while temperatures rise only to about 57 degrees before falling through the day. The National Weather Service says the mean low-level flow shifts to north-northeast, with most places seeing gusts around 40 mph Friday.
Lake Michigan Waters Turn Rough
A Gale Warning is posted for Lake Michigan waters from 11 a.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday, following a Small Craft Advisory earlier in the morning. Inland residents will mainly notice the blustery conditions, but anyone heading toward the lakeshore should expect rougher weather and a colder feel.
Frost Arrives Before Saturday Sunshine
Friday night turns partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 34 degrees. Saturday brings widespread frost before 10 a.m., followed by sunny skies and a high near 54, so gardeners and anyone with sensitive plants may want to cover them overnight.
Weekend Weather Calms Quickly
The forecast improves fast after Friday, with clear skies and a low near 40 Saturday night followed by a sunnier Sunday near 62. Dry, moderating weather is expected through at least midweek, with warming early next week.
The colder finish and frost threat sharpen the change outlined in Thursday's Hoodline forecast, which first flagged Friday as the week's rough turn.
