Wisconsin greets the morning with a sharp bite in the air, as thermometers in La Crosse sit near 10 degrees and wind chills hover around zero. The Mississippi River valley looks calm, but the cold grabs your breath instantly.
Skies turn partly sunny today, and temperatures rebound to near 40 degrees by afternoon. Light south winds increase slightly, helping melt any thin frost on sidewalks and bridges. Roads remain mainly dry through midday.
Temperatures fall back to 27 tonight under partly cloudy skies. Any moisture from afternoon melt can refreeze quickly after sunset. This is prime late-winter flash-freeze season, when damp pavement turns icy in hours.
Friday delivers a strong spring tease. Highs climb to 51 degrees with mostly sunny skies and gusts over 20 mph. Snowbanks shrink fast, and runoff may collect along curbs and low spots.
Saturday marks a sharp turn. Highs struggle near 24 degrees, and a 50 percent chance of snow develops. Forecasters indicate 1 to 2 inches of accumulation are possible, especially on grassy and elevated surfaces. Roads could turn slick if bursts intensify.
Sunday stays cold with highs near 25 and partial sunshine. Early next week moderates, climbing into the mid-30s Monday. The 6–10 day outlook signals above-normal temperatures heading into early March, hinting at gradual spring warmth returning to western Wisconsin.
Five Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 51.
Saturday: Chance of snow, high 24.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 25.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 35.
