Spring is finally here in Iowa after a brutally cold start to the weekend.
Meteorologist Dave Downey reports that temperatures reached as low as nine degrees in Des Moines, Ames, Creston, and Carroll, making it one of the coldest March 18th mornings in history.
Despite the frigid temperatures, the good news is that warmer weather is on the way.
By Monday, the first day of spring, temperatures are expected to reach well into the 50s, which is above average for this time of year.
Sunday morning will still be cold, with lows in the low teens, but temperatures will warm up throughout the day, with highs in the 40s.
The Southwest wind will bring warmer air, but wind chill will make it feel like it’s in the low to mid 30s.
Despite this, there will be plenty of sunshine throughout the day.
Rain is expected to arrive on Tuesday, but the timing and amount of rain is still uncertain.
Wednesday will be warmer with lots of sunshine, and wind chills will improve throughout the week.
There is a slight chance of showers on Thursday, but it won’t be a washout.
Overall, the weather in Iowa is expected to improve throughout the week, with a warming trend towards the end of the week and into the weekend.
While another system may be coming next weekend, it’s still too early to tell.
