GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A crisp, glittering frost greeted West Michigan at daybreak Saturday, with windshields and fields wearing a thin icy sheen that signals the seasonal shift. Despite the chilly start, the day is set to unfold under bright, tranquil skies — a classic autumn pause before November’s cooler trends knock on the door.
The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids reports early morning temperatures near 31°F under mostly clear skies and light breezes. Afternoon highs will top out around 53°F with plenty of sunshine. Tonight turns cold again, dipping into the mid-30s — cold enough for patchy frost in valleys and rural stretches along the I-96 corridor.
Sunday and Monday deliver the kind of late-October weather many hope for: cool mornings, abundant sun, and highs in the mid-50s. East winds stay on the gentle side, making it a great window for outdoor chores, raking leaves, or getting a head start on Halloween decorations.
By midweek, expect clouds to build as the pattern starts to shift. Forecast models point to a chance of light showers Thursday into Friday — a hint of the damp, November feel on the way.
For now, enjoy a quiet, friendly weekend of crisp dawns and bright afternoons — one more stretch of fall serenity before Halloween ushers in a cooler phase.
Five-day outlook for Grand Rapids, MI:
– Sat: 53/34 — Partly sunny, light winds; frost possible early.
– Sun: 57/33 — Sunny and pleasant.
– Mon: 54/36 — Bright and calm with a light east breeze.
– Tue: 55/37 — Mostly sunny with a slow warming trend.
– Wed: 54/38 — Clouds increase and it feels cooler.
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