La Crosse, WI – A new wave of snow is sweeping across the Upper Midwest this morning, bringing gusts up to 50 mph and slick travel conditions along the I-94 corridor. Light snow is mixing with freezing drizzle in spots, creating patchy ice on bridges and untreated roads. Visibility may drop quickly as bands of snow push through central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for portions of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest Wisconsin through early Wednesday morning. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected, adding to totals from earlier this week. Drivers should reduce speeds and use extra caution — even brief flurries could turn roads slick in seconds.
Winds will continue to whip across open fields today, with gusts of 40–50 mph capable of knocking down light tree branches or unsecured holiday decorations. Temperatures will hover near the freezing mark, with wind chills dipping into the teens by late day.
Looking ahead, a brief lull arrives Thursday before another winter clipper system targets the region Friday night into Saturday, potentially adding 1–2 inches of fresh snow. The weekend turns sharply colder, with subzero wind chills likely across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Iowa.
5-Day Outlook (Dec 10–Dec 14):
- Today (Wed): Light snow and wind. High 27°F. Gusts to 45 mph.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, chance of flurries. High 20°F.
- Friday: Snow likely by evening, high 21°F.
- Saturday: Bitter cold. High 5°F, wind chills near –15°F.
- Sunday: Frigid but sunny. Morning lows near 0°F.
