Iowa — Low clouds hang heavy over Des Moines, and the air feels damp as a slow-moving spring pattern takes hold. The quiet start won’t last.
Temperatures sit near 43°F under overcast skies, with a cool, slightly raw feel lingering through the morning hours.
Through the afternoon, clouds begin to break slightly. Highs climb toward the upper 50s, offering a modest warm-up. Roads remain mostly dry, but the atmosphere is already shifting.
By later today, skies trend brighter for a time. However, this is just a transition window.
Tonight, a few spotty showers develop. Coverage stays limited, but damp pavement is possible, especially late. Keep headlights on and allow extra stopping distance.
Saturday is where the pattern turns more active. Showers become likely, and a few thunderstorms may develop. Rain chances climb sharply, with periods of steady rainfall expected.
Expect wet roads and reduced visibility, especially during heavier bursts. If you’re traveling along I-80 or I-35, plan extra time.
Saturday night brings the first stronger push of storms. Thunderstorms become more likely, and rainfall could be locally heavier at times.
By Sunday, the system remains in place. Showers and storms continue, with breezy conditions developing. Highs reach the low 70s, adding warmth and instability.
Meteorologists are tracking a persistent фронт stretching across the Plains into the Midwest. This boundary fuels repeated rounds of rain and storms through the weekend.
Sunday night begins a gradual shift. Rain chances taper slightly, but the pattern remains unsettled.
Monday offers partial improvement. Skies turn partly sunny with highs near the low 80s, giving a brief break from the rain.
Storm chances return again Monday night into Tuesday, continuing the active spring setup.
5-Day Outlook for Des Moines, Iowa:
Saturday: Showers likely, high near 64°F
Sunday: Showers and storms likely, high near 72°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F
Tuesday: Showers and storms likely, high near 83°F
Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 73°F
