Des Moines, IA – Iowa wakes to another crisp, silver morning as frost clings to lawns, windshields, and rooftops — a familiar autumn signal that the growing season is finally behind us. The early chill across central Iowa will fade quickly as sunshine returns later Friday, offering a mild but short-lived break before clouds and light rain move in this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, temperatures early Friday dipped near freezing in rural areas before climbing toward the lower 60s by afternoon. That sharp temperature swing will repeat through the weekend, keeping mornings brisk and afternoons relatively mild. Homeowners should finish fall yardwork today while the ground stays dry and skies mostly sunny.
By Saturday, the pattern shifts. Clouds thicken through the day, and a weak front brings the first chance of scattered showers by evening. Sunday stays mostly cloudy, with another round of light rain possible. Highs will hold near 58°F, but gusty southeast winds could make it feel cooler at times.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday bring on-and-off rain chances before drier weather returns midweek. Temperatures stay steady in the upper 50s to near 60°F — comfortable for late October.
While Iowa hasn’t seen its first snow yet, the mood across the Midwest has turned winter-minded. As Halloween week approaches, expect classic late-fall weather: crisp air, damp leaves, and a chance of light coats for trick-or-treaters next Friday night.
