Des Moines, IA – Iowa residents should brace for a sharp spring chill this weekend as temperatures in Des Moines drop to the upper 20s Saturday night, paired with blustery winds reaching up to 23 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, Des Moines will experience gusty north winds beginning Saturday afternoon, increasing into the evening. Wind chills may feel colder than the projected 28°F low. Residents traveling along I-235 and other major routes should prepare for strong crosswinds and potentially slick patches due to lingering rain from Friday.
The shift begins Friday with a 50% chance of rain after 1 p.m., giving way to breezy, mostly cloudy conditions overnight. By Saturday, expect decreasing clouds and a high near 49°F, but the real impact hits after sundown. Winds will intensify out of the north, pushing cold air into central Iowa and making it feel more like late February than early April.
Sunday offers a bright, though chilly, rebound with mostly sunny skies and a high near 56°F. The extended spring forecast shows improving conditions, with temperatures rising each day:
- Monday: Breezy and sunny, high of 50°F
- Tuesday: Highs in the mid-50s with clear skies
- Wednesday: Warmer, partly cloudy with a high of 66°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and mild, near 69°F
