Des Moines, IA — Iowa’s spring warmth will pause briefly Monday as cold overnight lows dip near freezing, followed by midweek rain chances returning to the Des Moines area.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be sunny with highs near 46°F in Des Moines, but conditions will shift drastically by Monday night. Forecasts predict clear skies with a sharp drop to 26°F overnight, raising concerns about frost and potential early spring planting setbacks. Winds Monday night will calm to 5–9 mph, increasing the potential for frost to settle by sunrise Tuesday.
Tuesday brings another dry and sunny day, reaching 55°F, but cloud cover increases by Tuesday night. A 30% chance of rain moves into Polk County late Tuesday into Wednesday. Light rainfall amounts under 0.10 inches are expected but could impact morning commutes across Interstate 235 and surrounding roadways.
Rain chances rise to 40% Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 64°F. Showers may linger through Wednesday night and into Thursday, keeping conditions damp for midweek travelers.
Here’s a five-day outlook:
- Monday: Sunny, high of 46°F. Gusts up to 22 mph.
- Monday Night: Clear and cold, low around 26°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high of 55°F. Calm winds shifting southeast.
- Wednesday: Chance of rain (40%), high 64°F.
- Thursday: Continued rain chances (30%), high near 64°F.
