Des Moines is headed for sunshine and a high near 70 Thursday. The break is brief: rain chances return before Friday morning, and the Halloween weekend looks wet, with showers and thunderstorms most likely Friday and Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will turn sunny with a light north to northeast breeze around 5 to 8 mph. Temperatures should peak near 70 before easing through the afternoon, making it the cleanest outdoor window before the next system arrives.
Rain Arrives Before Friday’s Commute
Clouds increase Thursday night, with showers likely after 1 a.m. Friday. The overnight low is expected around 47. Friday's rain chances are 50% to 60%.
Friday is expected to bring showers and likely thunder, making travel and outdoor plans messy.
Halloween Looks Mild, But Wet
Saturday brings likely showers, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 66. Rain chances remain around 50% to 60% as wet weather moves through the region.
Saturday night brings a 40% chance of showers, with a low around 54. Sunday is the more favorable weekend day: mostly cloudy and mild, with a high near 69 and only a small rain chance.
Another Wet Turn Next Week
That dry Sunday break is short-lived. Showers and thunderstorms return Monday with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 68, followed by possible wet weather early next week.
The latest outlook is a wetter update to Hoodline’s earlier Halloween forecast. No watches or warnings are posted for the Des Moines area, but Thursday is the day to handle outdoor errands before umbrellas become the weekend’s most useful accessory.
