October looks to end this in a frigid manner with highs some days struggling in the 30s! The featured chart displays the computed monthly heating degree days for Des Moines. The total so far for this October is about to surpass last year's total. The chart also presents the harsh reality that our cold season is just getting started and the HDD totals for November are typically at least twice as much as October. Along with the cold this week, we will have chances of snowfall. For those that have yet to purchase a Halloween costume, going as a snowman / snowwoman may work out this year.

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