Des Moines starts Friday on the chilly side, with temperatures around 39 degrees under cloudy skies and a slight chance of drizzle before 7 a.m. The clouds should give way to sunshine later, but the afternoon high will only reach the low to mid-40s.
Sunshine Returns Friday Afternoon
North winds will stay light at 1 to 8 mph as the morning dampness fades, according to the National Weather Service. Friday night will turn partly cloudy and near-freezing, with a low around 32 degrees.
Weekend Warmup Arrives Quickly
Saturday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 56, followed by a milder Sunday with sunshine and a high near 63. Saturday night should be mostly clear, with a low near 37 degrees.
Monday Could Feel Almost Mild
Monday's high should be in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Tuesday and Veterans Day on Wednesday should remain mostly sunny with highs around 63, while Thursday cools slightly to about 57.
The forecast stays dry through the period, with no watches, warnings, or advisories posted for the Des Moines area. In short, Friday may call for a coat, but the weekend quickly shifts into much friendlier outdoor-weather territory.
