DES MOINES, IA – Central Iowa wakes to low clouds and a cool, damp breeze this Saturday, with occasional sprinkles sketching streaks across windshields along I-80. It’s a quiet, unsettled beginning to the weekend—one that fades quickly before brighter skies arrive Sunday and rain chances rebound as the new week kicks off.
The National Weather Service in Des Moines expects spotty sprinkles and overcast skies to hang on through Saturday morning. Afternoon temperatures should top out near 57°F, paired with gentle east-southeast winds around 10 mph. Roads may stay a bit wet at times, but any rainfall will be light and brief.
Sunday brings a welcome turnaround. Sunshine returns and highs climb to about 66°F, delivering a classic early-fall day for Polk and Dallas counties. If you’re tackling yardwork, clearing leaves, or getting a jump on Halloween décor, Sunday offers the best window.
Clouds will build again late Sunday into Monday, ushering back scattered showers. Rain chances increase to around 60% Monday night, though totals look modest. A wind shift ushers in cooler air by Tuesday, capping highs near 55°F—another step toward November’s chill.
Midweek trends drier, setting up a cooler, crisp pattern heading into Halloween at week’s end. Forecast models hint at a few chilly nights, but overall, central Iowa’s weekend remains manageable and mild before the next cooldown settles in.
Five-Day Outlook for Des Moines, IA:
– Sat: 57/50 – Mostly cloudy with a few sprinkles.
– Sun: 66/48 – Mostly sunny; pleasantly mild.
– Mon: 59/45 – Clouds increase; showers late.
– Tue: 55/41 – Mostly cloudy; a chance of rain.
– Wed: 56/38 – Bright, breezy, and cooler.
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