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Wisconsin-Minnesota Weather Alert: La Crosse 31° Cold Start, Nov 7-11
LA CROSSE, WI — Frosty windshields, crisp Mississippi River Valley air and temperatures near freezing are giving way to a dramatic November warmup. By Monday, La Crosse could reach 62 degrees, a strik
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-07T10:47:13.372Z
LA CROSSE, WI — Frosty windshields, crisp Mississippi River Valley air and temperatures near freezing are giving way to a dramatic November warmup. By Monday, La Crosse could reach 62 degrees, a striking turnaround from Saturday's 31 degree morning reading.
Residents across La Crosse County, Wisconsin, and neighboring southeastern Minnesota should prepare for changing temperatures throughout the next five days.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, temperatures at La Crosse Regional Airport registered 31 degrees early Saturday.
The airport reported fair skies, light south winds and a wind chill near 24 degrees.
Near Freezing Start Gives Way to Sunshine Patchy fog was expected before 8 a.m., with improving conditions as the morning progressed.
Forecasters expect mostly cloudy skies to gradually turn sunny, pushing afternoon temperatures toward 53 degrees.
That represents a substantial improvement from the early morning chill.
Drivers traveling Interstate 90, Highway 53 and nearby Mississippi River crossings should remain mindful of localized frost or reduced visibility.
However, widespread icing or significant travel disruptions are not indicated in the supplied local outlook.
Sunday and Monday Bring a Noticeable Warmup Sunday delivers sunshine and temperatures reaching approximately 57 degrees.
Northwest winds could gust near 21 mph, creating occasional breezy conditions across exposed areas.
Sunday evening temperatures fall toward 34 degrees, keeping the familiar November chill in place.
Monday becomes the standout day.
Mostly sunny skies and southwest winds accompany a projected high near 62 degrees.
That is 31 degrees warmer than Saturday's early airport temperature.
The milder afternoon offers an opportunity to clear fallen leaves, secure outdoor furniture and complete seasonal yardwork.
Tuesday Stays Mild Before Another Cooldown Tuesday continues the comfortable stretch, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 58 degrees.
Temperatures fall toward 37 degrees Tuesday night.
Veterans Day brings another pleasant afternoon, with mostly sunny skies and highs around 54 degrees.
However, colder weather begins returning Thursday.
The NWS projects Thursday's high near 48 degrees, followed by a low around 31 degrees.
Friday remains cooler, with temperatures near 47 degrees.
That Thursday night reading could support frost or isolated freezing conditions.
No snow accumulation or tornado threat is indicated in the supplied La Crosse outlook.