Wisconsin is starting mild along the Mississippi River, but winter is already lining up its next move. A brisk breeze sweeps through La Crosse this morning as clouds thicken ahead of a rain-to-snow change later this week.
Temperatures rise to near 55 degrees this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. East winds increase to 10 mph, with gusts reaching 29 mph. A slight chance of rain develops after mid-afternoon, but steadier rain arrives late tonight. Lows fall to around 43 degrees, and winds remain gusty.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, rain becomes likely tonight and continues into Thursday. Highs Thursday reach 47 degrees with another round of rain developing during the afternoon.
By late Thursday night, colder air filters in. Rain mixes with snow after midnight and transitions to mainly snow toward daybreak Friday. New snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible, especially on grassy and elevated surfaces.
Friday stays cold with highs near 35 degrees and snow likely early. Roads along I-90 and Highway 14 could turn slushy before temperatures dip into the lower 20s Friday night. Watch for flash freezing on bridges and overpasses as wet pavement refreezes.
The weekend trends colder but quieter. Saturday brings partly sunny skies and highs near 32, with a slight chance of light snow. Sunday stays mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 20s.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures returning by early next week. A gradual warming trend could build from Monday through Saturday, hinting at early spring vibes across western Wisconsin. Are you prepared for one more winter swing before milder air settles in?
Five Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
Wednesday: High 56, mostly sunny and breezy.
Thursday: High 47, rain developing.
Friday: High 35, snow likely early.
Saturday: High 32, partly sunny.
Sunday: High 27, mostly cloudy.
