Des Moines, IA – Fog hangs low over the fields this morning, a soft but fleeting calm before a blustery pattern sweeps across Iowa. After a damp start, skies will dry out, but conditions will quickly turn breezy and colder as a strong cold front approaches midweek—just in time for Thanksgiving travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, patchy fog may linger into the morning before rain tapers off later today. Winds will begin to pick up by Tuesday afternoon, with gusts possibly topping 35 mph across central and western counties. Drivers on I-80 and I-35 should expect crosswinds and blowing debris, particularly Tuesday night into Wednesday.
By Wednesday, colder air moves in from the northwest, dropping highs into the 30s. Thanksgiving Day looks dry and sunny, though morning lows could fall near the low 20s. Those planning early parades or travel to family gatherings will want to bundle up.
Looking ahead, models hint at a possible round of light snow this weekend—an early “winter tease” for late November.
5-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Breezy, high 54°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny but cool, high 38°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Clear, high 36°F.
- Friday: Cloudy, 33°F.
- Saturday–Sunday: Possible light snow, highs near 30°F.
