Grand Rapids is starting Saturday in the murk, with dense fog creating a tricky morning commute before partly sunny skies develop and temperatures climb near 68 degrees. The gray opening is expected to fade by late morning, setting up a warm, mostly dry weekend across the city.
Dense Fog Advisory Runs Through 10 A.M.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect through 10 a.m. Saturday for Grand Rapids and much of central, south-central and southwest Michigan. Visibility could fall to a quarter-mile or less in the thickest fog, so drivers should slow down, turn on their headlights and leave extra space, according to the National Weather Service.
The fog is expected to linger through roughly 11 a.m. before mixing out as the morning warms. After that, skies should turn partly sunny, with a light south-southeast breeze around 5 mph and little chance of rain.
Warm Weekend Gives Way To Cooler Days
Sunday looks similarly mild, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees. Overnight lows will settle in the upper 40s, making for comfortable afternoons but noticeably cooler starts.
The main shift arrives Monday and Tuesday, when highs fall to about 64 and 60 degrees under partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday rebounds near 69 degrees, with a slight chance for rain showers Thursday.
The advisory and improved weekend forecast mark a substantive update from Friday's Grand Rapids forecast, which anticipated fog but did not include the same morning alert. For Saturday plans, the simplest strategy is to wait out the fog, then enjoy what should be one of the warmer late-October weekends in West Michigan.
