Des Moines was forecast to start Saturday around 26 degrees, with clear skies and calm winds expected over the weekend, but the chill will ease under a bright afternoon sun. The city should reach the mid-40s before another cold night settles in, making this a weekend of winter jackets by morning and lighter layers by lunch.
Sunny Weekend, Cold Nights
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will stay sunny with a high near 46 and calm winds. Temperatures are expected to fall back toward 24 degrees Saturday night, with no rain in sight.
Sunday brings more sunshine and a modest rebound, with a high near 47. The overnight low will still dip to the low 20s, so early-morning plans may feel substantially colder than the afternoon forecast suggests.
Warmth Builds Into Next Week
The bigger shift arrives Monday, when temperatures climb to about 53 degrees, followed by highs near 56 Tuesday and 59 Wednesday. Winds should generally be out of the south, and the overall pattern remains dry and mostly sunny.
The latest outlook extends the story well beyond the weekend cold snap highlighted in Hoodline's earlier forecast, with several warmer days now lining up across central Iowa.
Rain Chances Return Late Week
A slight chance of rain showers appears Wednesday night, with showers arriving Thursday morning. Temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-60s by Thursday and Friday.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Des Moines area. For now, the forecast favors a sunny weekend, a steady warmup through midweek and a slight chance of precipitation through Thursday.
