Wisconsin – Light flurries drift through the air and a sharp northwest wind cuts across the Mississippi River Valley, creating brief visibility drops and chilly road conditions. In La Crosse, drivers may notice slick patches developing later as temperatures fall and winds gust past 20 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered flurries and sprinkles will continue through the afternoon, with gusts reaching near 23 mph. Temperatures hold near 37°F before dropping quickly tonight, setting up a freeze with lows near 19°F .
As skies clear and winds ease overnight, conditions favor a flash freeze on untreated roads, especially bridges along I-90 and elevated surfaces near US-53. Plan extra time for the early Tuesday commute and watch for black ice in shaded areas.
Tuesday brings a break with increasing clouds and a high near 44°F, helping improve travel conditions through the day. By Tuesday night, moisture returns, with a 40 to 70 percent chance of rain mixing with snow before transitioning to mainly rain.
A stronger system arrives Wednesday. Showers become more widespread by afternoon, with a chance of thunderstorms and highs climbing to 63°F. Gusty winds may again impact travel, and brief downpours could reduce visibility on major routes.
Rain continues into Wednesday night with a high likelihood of precipitation, keeping roads wet and slick into Thursday.
Drivers should stay alert for rapidly changing conditions, from flurries and freezing temperatures to rain and storms within 48 hours.
More spring systems are lining up into the weekend. What are conditions like where you are right now?
Five Day Outlook For La Crosse, WI:
Tuesday: Increasing clouds, high 44°F
Wednesday: Showers likely, high 63°F
Thursday: Slight chance of showers, high 59°F
Friday: Slight chance of showers, high 56°F
Saturday: Chance of showers, high 60°F
