Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1027.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 11 Apr 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 5am.  Low around 43. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  High near 73. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 59. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  High near 72. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 60. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers, mainly after 5am. Low around 43. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. High near 73. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 59. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 72. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI
 42.89°N 85.53°W (Elev. 797 ft)
7:21 pm EDT Apr 11, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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