Grand Rapids begins Sunday, November 1, near 48 degrees under clear skies. A light shower is possible early, but the forecast calls for a mostly dry afternoon as temperatures climb to about 68. Wetter weather is expected later in the week.
Warm, Mostly Dry Sunday
Sunday will turn partly sunny, with light south-southeast winds and temperatures climbing through the 60s. The high should reach about 68 degrees before skies become mostly cloudy Sunday night, when temperatures dip to around 51.
Sunday’s Warmth in Historical Context
According to the National Weather Service, Grand Rapids’ normal high for November 1 is 54°F, making Sunday’s forecast high 14 degrees above normal. The agency lists the November 1 record high as 81°F, set in 1950; that past record offers historical context, not a prediction for this year.
Monday stays mild with a high near 66, though a slight chance of rain showers arrives after 4 p.m. Winds will increase during the day, with gusts potentially reaching 21 mph, and Monday night brings a better chance of showers after 7 p.m.
Rain Chances Build Tuesday
Tuesday could be the warmest day of the week, with a high near 73 and showers possible. Showers become more likely Tuesday night, with a 70% chance and a low near 59.
Wednesday looks like the wettest part of the forecast, with rain showers likely throughout the day, an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 68. The unsettled pattern may linger into Thursday and Friday, when highs ease to 63 and 58 degrees, respectively.
Cooler, Partly Sunny Weekend
Rain chances gradually fall by Saturday, which is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 57. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently in effect for the Grand Rapids area.
