La Crosse, Wis. – Showers and thunderstorms could bring up to an inch of rain to La Crosse beginning Monday night, with the heaviest downpours expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, a 50% chance of scattered storms begins late Monday, increasing to a 90% likelihood by Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall totals could range from a half to one inch across southwestern Wisconsin, with some localized areas seeing even more. Winds may gust up to 20 mph as the system moves through.
Residents in La Crosse, Onalaska, and surrounding areas should prepare for potential flash ponding on roads, especially near low-lying intersections and rural highways. Tuesday’s high is expected near 73°F, dropping to the low 50s overnight. The most intense rainfall is forecast between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Travelers should allow extra time for commutes and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Those with outdoor plans should monitor alerts and consider moving activities indoors. No severe weather is currently expected, but forecasters warn conditions could shift quickly.
Rain chances taper off early Wednesday, with dry skies and sunshine returning by mid-morning. More storms are possible again by Friday.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for La Crosse, WI
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 89°F. Winds S 5–10 mph, gusts up to 21 mph.
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely. High of 73°F, low of 53°F. Up to 1 inch of rain possible.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High of 73°F, low of 56°F.
- Thursday: Slight chance of showers. High of 75°F.
- Friday: 20% chance of storms. High of 76°F. Light winds.
