La Crosse, WI – A steady warming trend is unfolding across Wisconsin this week, with highs climbing into the 50s and even low 60s by Friday as snowpack continues to shrink and waterways swell.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, above-normal temperatures will build through midweek, with highs reaching the mid-40s to mid-50s Wednesday and Thursday. Overnight lows will stay above freezing in many areas by late week, accelerating snowmelt across western and central Wisconsin.
Light precipitation develops late Wednesday into Thursday, though rainfall totals are expected to remain modest at first. By Friday, a stronger system could bring steadier rain and more noticeable accumulations across the state, including La Crosse, Onalaska and Prairie du Chien. Motorists along U.S. Highway 53 and Interstate 90 should watch for ponding water near melting snowbanks and reduced visibility during heavier showers.
The warming pattern will feel more like early spring than late winter, but fluctuating temperatures may create slick spots during the overnight and early morning hours. Residents should clear storm drains, monitor local rivers and secure outdoor items ahead of Friday’s rain.
Rain chances persist into the end of the workweek, and additional advisories could be issued if rainfall amounts trend higher.
Five Day Forecast for La Crosse, Wisconsin
Wednesday: Partly sunny, highs in the mid-50s. Light rain possible late.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers, highs in the 50s.
Friday: Periods of rain, highs near the low 60s.
Saturday: Partly cloudy, cooler, highs in the upper 40s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, highs in the low 50s.
