Station Name: Des Moines - 2nd Ave
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 784 feet

Nearest Address:
2098 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Polk County

GPS Coordinates: 41.6125, -93.6208

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 4:13AM CST until January 16 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 4:13 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 2:15 PM

...LOCALIZED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN SNOW SQUALLS TODAY... .Snow showers and snow squalls will move quickly into the area from the northwest this morning and spread southeast by the afternoon before diminishing tonight. The snow bands will produce brief but intense snow rates, which may reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times, and quickly cover roads creating hazardous travel conditions. Winds from the northwest commonly gusting between 35 to 45 mph will further reduce the visibility when the snow is falling. Be prepared today for rapidly changing driving conditions from normal to near whiteout conditions. * WHAT...Snow showers and squalls. Total snow accumulations up to two inches in a few areas. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Much of central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of rapidly reduced visibility. Localized whiteout conditions possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 11:03AM CST until January 16 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:03 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 PM

...LOCALIZED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN SNOW SQUALLS TODAY... .Snow showers and snow squalls will become more widespread this afternoon as a cold front arrives from northwest. This activity will move southeast by the afternoon before diminishing tonight. The snow bands will produce brief but intense snow rates, which will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times, and quickly cover roads creating hazardous travel conditions. Winds from the northwest commonly gusting between 35 to 50 mph will further reduce the visibility when the snow is falling. Be prepared today for rapidly changing driving conditions from normal to near whiteout conditions. * WHAT...Snow showers and squalls. Total snow accumulations up to two inches in a few areas. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of rapidly reduced visibility. Localized whiteout conditions possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.