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

High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 3:09AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55-65 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. With snowfall, white-out conditions are expected at times.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 3:05AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 3:05 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest today into Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions. Travel will become very dangerous, if not impossible at times across parts of northern and eastern Iowa. Precipitation will begin as rain this morning and transition to a wintry mix, which may produce light ice accumulations, before transitioning fully to snow. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55-65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern Iowa. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause tree damage and result in power outages.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 11:10AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55-65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. With snowfall, white-out conditions are expected at times.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:41AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:41 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:45 PM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest today into Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions. Travel will become very dangerous, if not impossible at times across parts of northern and eastern Iowa. A wintry mix is producing light ice accumulations late this morning, before transitioning fully to snow. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. 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.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:41AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:41 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:45 PM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TODAY INTO MONDAY MORNING... .A significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest today into Monday morning. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55-65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions. Travel will become very dangerous, if not impossible at times across parts of northern and eastern Iowa. A wintry mix is producing light ice accumulations late this morning, before transitioning fully to snow. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * 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.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.