Des Moines, IA – Travelers across Central Iowa should prepare for rainy weather Wednesday, followed by a freezing Thanksgiving and potential weekend snow. The National Weather Service warns that temperatures will drop significantly, impacting road conditions and holiday travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, Wednesday will bring mostly cloudy skies and a high of 43°F. Light rain is likely during the afternoon, especially south of Des Moines along I-35. Overnight lows will fall to 23°F, making early morning travel slick.
Thanksgiving Day will be dry but frigid, with a high near 34°F and brisk winds from the north. Colder conditions will intensify Thursday night, with lows dipping to 15°F. Friday’s forecast offers some sun, but highs will struggle to reach 27°F.
Weekend travelers may encounter snow as early as Friday night, with a 20% chance of flurries along southern routes. Saturday will remain sunny but cold, with highs only reaching 25°F and single-digit wind chills possible overnight.
Drivers should allow extra time for travel and monitor road conditions, especially along highways like I-80 and I-35, where freezing temperatures may cause black ice. Residents are urged to dress in layers, limit time outdoors, and check heating systems to prepare for the holiday cold snap.
Stay tuned for updates from the National Weather Service, and remember to drive cautiously during wet and icy conditions.
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