Des Moines, IA – Bitter cold continues to grip Iowa, with dangerously low wind chills expected through Wednesday. An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect until noon Tuesday, with temperatures dropping as low as -12°F and wind chills reaching -36°F in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), exposure to these conditions for even 10 minutes could lead to frostbite. Residents are urged to wear multiple layers, including hats, gloves, and face coverings, and limit time outdoors. Cold weather alerts may extend beyond Tuesday, as forecasters predict below-zero wind chills through Friday morning.
Five-Day Forecast
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 5°F, wind chills as low as -20°F.
• Thursday: Cold, high 9°F, mostly clear overnight with a low of -9°F.
• Friday: Sunny, warming to 17°F.
• Saturday: Partly cloudy, high near 32°F.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 42°F as warmer air moves in.
Expect hazardous road conditions due to icy patches. Those traveling on I-80 or I-35 should prepare for potential delays. Warmer weather is expected by the weekend as the arctic front moves out.
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