Iowa starts the morning under a blanket of gray clouds and a sharp 33-degree chill in Des Moines, but the air won’t stay cold for long. A steady southeast breeze is already nudging temperatures upward, setting the stage for a dramatic February warm-up.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, skies remain mostly cloudy today with highs climbing to 59 degrees. Southeast winds around 3 to 8 mph keep conditions quiet on area roadways, including I-235 and I-80.
Clouds thin tonight as temperatures dip to around 35 degrees. That’s just above freezing, but colder pockets outside the metro could briefly touch slick territory before sunrise. Watch for isolated refreezing on untreated surfaces.
Sunshine takes over Sunday with highs soaring to 63 degrees. Sunday night cools to 44 under partly cloudy skies. President’s Day continues the mild stretch, reaching 65 degrees with mostly sunny conditions and light southwest winds.
The warmest day of the stretch arrives Tuesday. Highs jump to 68 degrees with breezy southwest winds. A slight chance of rain develops Tuesday night into early Wednesday, but much of central Iowa stays dry.
By Wednesday, sunshine returns with highs near 63. A more noticeable cooldown could arrive late week with additional rain chances Thursday.
Long-range trends show temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above average through much of the upcoming week. Early spring vibes are building across Iowa. How warm does it feel in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Des Moines, Iowa
Today: Mostly cloudy, high 59.
Sunday: Sunny, high 63.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 65.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and breezy, high 68.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 63.
