Iowa, Des Moines – A crisp 29-degree morning grips central Iowa, but bright sunshine is already pushing a powerful February thaw across the metro.
Clear skies lift temperatures to 58 this afternoon. Light west winds develop near 5 mph, helping melt lingering snow piles along curbs and parking lots. Pavement dries quickly under the late-winter sun.
Clouds increase tonight with lows around 35. That keeps most surfaces above a hard freeze, though shaded bridges along I-35 and I-80 could still turn slick toward sunrise. Watch for patchy refreeze where meltwater lingers.
Saturday stays mostly cloudy with highs near 56. Saturday night cools to 34 under partly cloudy skies. No precipitation is expected, keeping travel impacts minimal.
Sunday turns sunny and even warmer, with highs near 61. President’s Day Monday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 63, continuing the steady warm-up across central Iowa.
Tuesday climbs to 65 under mostly cloudy skies. A 30 percent chance of rain develops after midnight Tuesday night as a broader warm front pattern spreads across the Plains. Temperatures remain well above freezing, limiting any snow or icy mix concerns for now.
Midweek readings stay above normal, with highs in the lower 60s Wednesday before cooling slightly Thursday. The 6- to 10-day outlook favors continued above-average temperatures, signaling early spring vibes into late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Des Moines, Iowa:
Today: Sunny, high 58.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 56.
Sunday: Sunny, high 61.
Monday (President’s Day): Partly sunny, high 63.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 65.
