"Iowa Braces for Weekend Snow with Potent Storm Looming Early Next Week"
Des Moines, Iowa, is anticipating an impactful snowfall with a first round expected Friday and Saturday, and a larger storm predicted to hit on Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service indicates a 56% chance of measurable snow through Saturday and a 32% chance of up to 4 inches early next week. The forecast confidence is medium, with updates expected as the weekend progresses. Snow and wintry mixes could reduce total snowfall amounts in central Iowa.