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Des Moines, IA – As Iowa heads into Black Friday weekend, state weather officials are urging Des Moines homeowners to complete winter preparations before another round of freezing nighttime temperatures arrives across Polk County and central Iowa.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), La Niña conditions may bring sharper and more frequent temperature swings to Iowa this season. These fluctuations—moving from mild daytime highs to sudden overnight freezes—can increase the risk of burst pipes, roof ice, and heating system strain across Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Rapids, and other areas. Forecasts show nighttime lows dipping into the upper teens and low 20s late Friday into early Saturday…