WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: Clouds are on the increase ahead of our next system, which brings West Michigan the first widespread rain chance in about 2 weeks. Lows tonight will fall into the mid-40s, with rain arriving before sunrise Friday morning. Rain will be possible through around 10 am, and with pockets of sunshine by tomorrow afternoon. Rain amounts will be around a quarter of an inch, which isn't a soaking, but anything helps. Grand Rapids has a 4" rainfall deficit since September 1st. This weekend looks great for leaf peeping—mostly sunny both Saturday and Sunday with highs in the upper 50s! Temperatures look to warm up again next week, with increasing rain chances by mid-week as well. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Cloudy, with rain showers by 5 A.M.. Lows in the upper 40s.
FRIDAY: Morning showers, then gradual clearing in the afternoon. Total accumulations between .2" and .4". Highs in the lower 60s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY: Sunny, with a high in the upper 50s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with a high in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny with a south breeze. High in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with a south breeze. Highs in the lower 70s.
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