We’ll see a brown Christmas this year in Des Moines, though it’s not looking to be as warm as we thought last weekend. For those who are interested, the past warmest Christmases are listed below: The ...

Historical data from the National Weather Service says Des Moines hasn't actually had a white Christmas the majority of past years.

Another wave of dangerously low wind chills is headed for the Des Moines metro and Polk County has activated its Extreme ...

NEW YEAR’S EVE, AND NEW YEAR’S DAY AND ZANE REALLY GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO DRIVE ACROSS IOWA THIS WEEK, DOESN’T LOOK ...

When is it too cold for classes? Not all Iowa districts have a concrete answer. See how Des Moines-area schools decide.

Temperatures in Des Moines have surpassed 90 degrees for the first time in June 2025. Des Moines reached a high of 95 degrees on Wednesday, June 11, which was two degrees shy of the record for that ...

Looking at the past five years, the last three winters have been more mild and moderate than typical, with our last harsh ...

After a cold start, plenty of sunshine will bring a nice warm up for Sunday afternoon, with a mild week ahead.

Des Moines has already seen more snow this season than it did all of last winter. However, the city isn't breaking any records — yet. Last year, Des Moines saw exceptionally less snow than normal — ...

A second round of snow is forecast for central Iowa after the Des Moines metro saw anywhere from 7 to 12 inches of snow over the Thanksgiving weekend. While this storm won't bring as much snow, it ...

Connor White, 11, plays in the water at Cowles Commons in Des Moines, on June 11, 2025. Temperatures reached 95 degrees in the late afternoon. Temperatures in Des Moines have surpassed 90 degrees for ...