Milder temperatures are expected to persist in Iowa as the week progresses, with highs reaching the 40s. Despite some gusty winds, sunshine has returned to the state, bringing relief from the previously gloomy weather. A low-pressure system moving in from the west may bring clouds and a chance of patchy mixed precipitation or freezing drizzle in northern Iowa tonight, extending into eastern Iowa tomorrow morning. However, most areas are expected to remain dry. Tuesday will see the return of clouds, which are likely to linger through Christmas Day and into the weekend. Rain is forecasted to move through Iowa on Thursday night and Friday, with the possibility of more showers on Saturday. Overall, the week is expected to be dreary, with temperatures staying relatively mild in the 40s with lows in the 30s. Des Moines is expected to have partly cloudy skies tonight with increasing cloud cover and temperatures dropping to 32°F. Tomorrow will bring cloudy skies early on, clearing into partly cloudy conditions by the afternoon with a high of 44°F. Tomorrow night will see partly cloudy skies transitioning to overcast conditions with a low of 29°F and winds from the north at 5 to 10 mph. Despite the lack of sunshine, the mild temperatures offer some relief from the typical winter cold.
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Unlikely possibility of scattered showers expected later tonight
