I-35 Interstate Road Conditions

I-35

I-35 Road Conditions & Weather

Updated Aug 23, 2026 10:13 PM UTC · 6 states · Mostly dry, wet in places

Lowest 73°F near Kansas City, Missouri · Highest wind 13 mph near Austin, Texas

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Interstate 35 (I‑35) runs from Laredo, Texas at the Mexican border to Duluth, Minnesota on Lake Superior, providing a major north–south corridor through the central United States. It passes through cities such as Laredo, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Kansas City, Des Moines, Minneapolis–St. Paul, and Duluth.

  • Road system: Interstate Highway System
  • Year of construction: 1956
  • Length: 1,569 miles

Temperature

Wind Speed

Rain Precip.

Coverage

Weather data from Aug 23, 2026 10:13 PM UTC

Up to 144 hours

Lowest temp.

73°F

Highest temp.

108°F

Highest wind

13 mph

Pressure

1010-1019 hPa

Current I-35 Conditions by State

Minnesota I-35 road conditions

Dry

  • Duluth 73°F · 8 mph wind · Dry
  • Saint Paul 78°F · 9 mph wind · Dry
  • Minneapolis 78°F · 9 mph wind · Dry

Official Minnesota road conditions (511mn.org) ↗

Kansas I-35 road conditions

Dry

  • Overland Park 77°F · 4 mph wind · Dry
  • Wichita 87°F · 10 mph wind · Dry

Official Kansas road conditions (kandrive.gov) ↗

Texas I-35 road conditions

Dry

  • San Antonio 103°F · 10 mph wind · Dry
  • Austin 105°F · 6 mph wind · Dry
  • Dallas 108°F · 4 mph wind · Dry

Official Texas road conditions (drivetexas.org) ↗

Description

See live weather forecast for I‑35. Get real‑time I‑35 road and weather conditions displayed directly on the interactive map for your route from the Texas–Mexico border to northern Minnesota. The map shows live weather conditions along Interstate 35, updated frequently to help drivers plan safer trips. Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at key highway points and include temperature and conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more.

I-35 Closures & Road Blocks Today

34 current reports along the route, including 3 full closures. The 8 most serious are listed below. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.

  • Road closed

    I-35 SB: Debris On Roadway

    Debris On Roadway due to debris on roadway.

    I-35 SB • MN • Ongoing Details

  • Road closed

    I-35 NB: Debris On Roadway

    Debris On Roadway due to debris on roadway.

    I-35 NB • MN • Ongoing Details

  • Lanes blocked

    I-35 NB: Crash

    Crash due to crash.

    I-35 NB • MN • Ongoing Details

  • Lanes blocked

    I-35 SB: Entrance Ramp Closed

    Entrance Ramp Closed due to night time construction work. Working hours are 07:00 PM to 05:00 AM.

    I-35 SB • IA • Until Sep 11, 5:00 AM Details

  • Lanes blocked

    I-35: Exit Ramp Closed, Bridge Construction

    I-35 • southbound • KS • Ongoing

  • Lanes blocked

    I-35: Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and the South Skunk River (1 mile north of the Huxley area). Both shoulders…

    Between Exit 94: 36th Street (Ankeny) and the South Skunk River (1 mile north of the Huxley area). Both shoulders closed due to road construction work. Expect changing traffic patterns. Until December 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Full schedule below: • June 5, 2023, 12:00PM - December 31, 5:00PM Comment: Marshalltown RCE (800-251-2706) - Polk County **Intermittent Shoulder Closure**

    I-35 • northbound • IA • Ongoing

  • Lanes blocked

    I-35: Entrance Ramp Closed, Bridge Construction

    I-35 • northbound • KS • Ongoing

  • Lanes blocked

    I-35: Between US 30 (near Ames) and US 20 (8 miles north of the Ellsworth area). Road construction. Intermittent lane…

    Between US 30 (near Ames) and US 20 (8 miles north of the Ellsworth area). Road construction. Intermittent lane closure. From 5:00PM CDT to 10:00AM CDT on Saturday and from 6:00PM CDT to 9:00AM CDT on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 7:00PM CDT to 9:00AM CDT on Friday. Starting August 23, 2026 at 5:00PM CDT until September 11, 2026 at about 10:00AM CDT. Comment: Jefferson RCE (800-251-2705) - Story and Hamilton Counties

    I-35 • northbound • IA • Until Aug 24, 2:00 PM

Weather conditions overview along the road I-35

Iowa I-35 weather conditions

Des Moines, IA weather

  • In Des Moines, IA, the current weather conditions are characterized by sunny skies with a temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and a relative humidity of 84%
  • The wind is blowing from the north at 2.7 KPH (1.7 mph), contributing to a pleasant morning
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1020 MB (30.12 inHg), indicating stable weather conditions
  • Visibility is good at 16 KM (9.9 miles), ensuring clear sightlines
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time, and no precipitation is occurring.

Kansas I-35 weather conditions

Wichita, KS weather

  • Currently in Wichita, KS, the weather is sunny with a temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and a humidity level of 89%
  • The dew point is at 18.5°C (65.3°F), indicating a very humid atmosphere
  • Winds are coming from the southeast at approximately 5 to 10 kph (3 to 6 mph)
  • The atmospheric pressure stands at 1018 mb (30.06 inHg)
  • Visibility is good at 16 km (9.9 miles)
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time, and the conditions are expected to remain stable throughout the morning.

Minnesota I-35 weather conditions

Duluth, MN weather

  • Currently in Duluth, MN, the weather is sunny with a temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F) and a humidity level of 72%
  • The wind is blowing from the west at 4.2 KPH (2.6 MPH), with a wind direction of 275° (W)
  • The atmospheric pressure is at 1019 MB (30.09 inHg)
  • Visibility is good, reaching 16 KM (9.9 miles)
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time.

Minneapolis, MN weather

  • Current weather conditions in Minneapolis, MN indicate a temperature of 15.6°C (60°F) with a dew point of 10.7°C (51°F) and a humidity level of 73%
  • The weather is sunny, providing a pleasant atmosphere for outdoor activities
  • Winds are light, blowing from the north-northwest at 2.7 KPH (1.7 mph)
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1020 hPa (30.12 inHg), contributing to stable weather conditions
  • Visibility is good at 16 km (9.9 miles), ensuring clear sightlines in the area
  • No significant weather alerts are currently in effect.

Missouri I-35 weather conditions

Kansas City, MO weather

  • In Kansas City, MO, the current weather is characterized by sunny conditions with a temperature of 16.7°C (62°F) and a relative humidity of 99%
  • The dew point is also quite high at 16.5°C (61.7°F), contributing to a very humid atmosphere
  • Winds are light, blowing from the east at approximately 2.2 KPH (1 mph)
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1020 MB (30.12 inHg), indicating stable weather conditions
  • Visibility is good at 16 km (9.9 miles)
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time.

Oklahoma I-35 weather conditions

Oklahoma City, OK weather

  • In Oklahoma City, OK, a heat advisory is currently in effect from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM today
  • The weather is sunny with a temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F) and a relative humidity of 76%
  • Winds are coming from the southeast at 5 to 10 km/h (3 to 6 mph)
  • As the day progresses, the maximum feels-like temperature is expected to reach 37.4°C (99.3°F) in about 5 to 6 hours, posing a temperature risk for outdoor activities.

Texas I-35 weather conditions

Dallas, TX weather

  • In Dallas, TX, an extreme heat warning is currently in effect from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM today, indicating significant risks associated with high temperatures
  • The maximum feels-like temperature is forecasted to reach approximately 39.2 °C (102 °F) later today
  • Additionally, an air quality alert is active until 5:15 PM, suggesting that outdoor activities may be impacted due to moderate air quality risks
  • The temperature is currently 29.9 °C (85.8 °F) with a dew point of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F), leading to a humidity level of 57%
  • Winds are coming from the southeast at about 4 km/h (2 mph)
  • Visibility is good at 16 km (9.9 miles)
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1016 mb (30.06 inHg)
  • As the day progresses, it is advisable to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure, especially during the peak heat hours.

I-35 Traffic Cameras

1EA - I-35/80 @ MM 125 (IWZ 3125)

13 hours ago

Photo from camera: 1EA - I-35/80 @ MM 125 (IWZ 3125)

2CH - I-35 @ MM 178.9 (IWZ 3152)

13 hours ago

Photo from camera: 2CH - I-35 @ MM 178.9 (IWZ 3152)

AM - I-35 @ MM 102.9 (IA 210)

13 hours ago

Photo from camera: AM - I-35 @ MM 102.9 (IA 210)

AM - I-35 @ MM 104.3 (E 1st St - Huxley)

13 hours ago

Photo from camera: AM - I-35 @ MM 104.3 (E 1st St - Huxley)

AM - I-35 @ MM 109.2

13 hours ago

Photo from camera: AM - I-35 @ MM 109.2

AM - I-35 @ MM 109.8 (260th St)

13 hours ago

Photo from camera: AM - I-35 @ MM 109.8 (260th St)

I-35 Road Weather FAQ

Is I-35 closed right now?
Yes — 3 full closures are reported on I-35 as of Aug 23, 2026 11:47 PM UTC. 31 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
What are I-35 road conditions today?
The map on this page colours the route along I-35 by what is on the carriageway right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Aug 23, 2026 10:13 PM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 73°F to 108°F and the strongest wind is 13 mph.
Are there live traffic cameras on I-35?
Yes. This page shows 6 live views on I-35 from the state transportation departments' own camera feeds, further down the page, refreshed each time you load it.
How often are I-35 road conditions updated?
The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.

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