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 Storm Watch issued March 13 at 9:00PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 9:00 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 7:00 AM

...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. A brief period of freezing rain is possible Sunday morning prior to switching over to snow. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions are possible with lesser snow as far south as the I-80 corridor. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 55-60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into north central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

High Wind Watch issued March 14 at 3:09AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:09 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55-60 mph possible. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 3:06AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:06 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:15 PM

...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. A brief period of freezing rain is possible Sunday morning prior to switching over to snow. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions are possible with lesser snow extending down into south central Iowa. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 55-60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into north central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 3:06AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:06 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 1:15 PM

...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. A brief period of freezing rain is possible Sunday morning prior to switching over to snow. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions are possible with lesser snow extending down into south central Iowa. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.