Wisconsin starts the day wrapped in a damp, gray layer of fog drifting over fields, bluffs, and quiet river valleys as early Thanksgiving travel increases. Headlights cut through the haze around La Crosse, and wet pavement glistens under the dim morning light, prompting drivers to ease forward with care.
According to the National Weather Service, fog and patchy drizzle will continue through the morning across parts of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest into central Wisconsin. Some brief bursts of dense fog may form in isolated pockets, especially along Highway 61 and low-lying areas near the Mississippi River. Travelers should slow down, use low beams, and allow extra time for shifting visibility.
Clouds hold firm today, keeping highs in the upper 40s. Light drizzle may return at times, but temperatures stay warm enough to avoid any early winter mix. To be fair, the mild stretch offers a small window for outdoor work before a more active November pattern develops next week.
Meteorologists highlight a growing Winter Tease across the country. Models hint at heavy snow potential somewhere across the northern U.S. between November 25 and December 3 as colder air expands eastward. While La Crosse’s exact risk remains unclear, the setup could influence major Thanksgiving travel routes from the Dakotas through the Great Lakes. Residents planning long trips should stay alert to shifting national conditions.
Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs near 50, ideal for late-fall chores or early holiday decorating. Sunday stays sunny and slightly cooler, followed by another rain chance early next week as temperatures fall closer to freezing.
Five-Day Outlook (Fri–Tue)
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high upper 40s.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 50.
• Sunday: Sunny, high low 50s.
• Monday: 20% rain chance, high low 50s.
• Tuesday: 20% rain chance, high upper 40s.
