Des Moines, IA – Iowa residents preparing for the 2026-27 winter season could experience a warmer-than-normal pattern, according to newly released federal weather outlooks. However, snowfall, freezing temperatures and winter storms remain possible across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and surrounding communities.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, seasonal outlooks issued Thursday, October 15, favor above-normal temperatures across Iowa from November 2026 through January 2027, while precipitation remains less certain.
What temperatures could Iowa experience?…