La Crosse, Wisconsin – Dense smoke and lingering haze will continue to impact La Crosse and much of western and central Wisconsin through Thursday afternoon, prompting extended air quality alerts and public health warnings.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, an Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for all counties, including La Crosse, until noon Thursday due to elevated PM2.5 levels caused by wildfire smoke. Individuals with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory concerns should limit outdoor activity and keep medications nearby. Those experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, coughing, or difficulty breathing should seek medical guidance.
Smoke is expected to spread southeastward through the day, impacting travel visibility along major corridors such as I-90 and I-94. La Crosse will see areas of haze and smoke, but skies are expected to clear by Thursday evening.
While Thursday’s high will reach 79°F under mostly sunny skies, a noticeable uptick in humidity is expected ahead of Friday’s thunderstorm chances. By Friday afternoon, isolated storms may develop with a 30% chance of showers and storms increasing into the evening. The weekend remains unsettled with multiple rounds of showers and storms possible through Sunday.
⚠️ What’s Next: Air quality should improve late Thursday as winds shift. However, if smoke persists or wildfires flare again, additional advisories could follow.
📅 5-Day Forecast for La Crosse, WI (June 5–9):
- Wednesday, June 4: High 78°F – Areas of smoke, then sunny. Light winds.
- Thursday, June 5: High 79°F – Mostly sunny. Air quality improves late day.
- Friday, June 6: High 75°F – 30% chance of PM storms. Increasing clouds and humidity.
- Saturday, June 7: High 75°F – 20% chance of storms in the afternoon. Partly sunny.
- Sunday, June 8: High 73°F – Scattered storms after 1 PM. 50% chance of rain.
- Monday, June 9: High 70°F – Breezy, mostly sunny. Cooler, dry conditions return.
