Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast
A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >
Current conditions at
Des Moines International Airport (KDSM)
Lat: 41.53°NLon: 93.65°WElev: 942ft.
Fair
28°F
-2°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | N 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.17 in (1022.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 21°F (-6°C) |
| Last update | 13 Nov 4:54 am CST |
Extended Forecast for
Des Moines IA
Today
High: 44 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 27 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 50 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 22. Light north wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Light south southeast wind.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
Des Moines IA
41.58°N 93.63°W
41.58°N 93.63°W
5:06 am CST Nov 13, 2026
5am CST Nov 13, 2026-6pm CST Nov 19, 2026
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