Grand Rapids is starting Friday, November 13, under cloudy skies and temperatures near freezing, with a north breeze making the morning feel colder. The city will get a brief lift into the low 40s this afternoon, but the thermometer heads backward by evening.
Friday Brings A Brief Afternoon Lift
Partly sunny skies should push Grand Rapids to about 43 degrees Friday, with north winds of 5 to 8 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. By Friday night, skies turn partly cloudy and temperatures drop to around 27, so evening plans will call for a real winter coat rather than just a hoodie.
Weekend Clouds, Few Showers In The City
Saturday is forecast to be mostly sunny to partly sunny, with a high near 46 and a low around 30. The broader West Michigan forecast still allows for fading lake-effect rain or snow showers into the weekend, according to National Weather Service Grand Rapids.
Sunday offers partly sunny skies and a high near 47, followed by a dry stretch that nudges temperatures upward. The latest update is a notable shift from Hoodline's earlier forecast, with a clearer path toward a milder start to next week.
Sunny Stretch Builds Into Next Week
Monday should be sunny with a high near 50, followed by 52 Tuesday and 55 Wednesday. Thursday looks partly sunny and mild for mid-November, with a high near 58, though overnight lows will remain chilly in the upper 20s and 30s.
The current update lists no land-based watches or warnings for Grand Rapids. The only advisory is for Lake Michigan waters through Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service; city residents should mainly watch for a quick temperature drop after sunset, with a low near 27 Friday night.
