La Crosse, WI – A gray, damp sky settles over western Wisconsin this morning as travelers begin their early Thanksgiving push, and the cool air feels crisp enough to hint at winter changes ahead. Light drizzle clings to pavement in spots, and traffic picks up along I-90 as drivers plan around shifting conditions into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, patchy drizzle should taper today, but low clouds will hang stubbornly over the region. Temperatures stay in the upper 40s, but a gradual cooling trend begins Friday as drier air arrives. Officials urge travelers to keep headlights on during thicker cloud periods and allow extra braking distance where roads remain damp.
According to forecasters, Friday brings brighter skies with highs near the upper 40s and calmer winds. That short lull sets the stage for a weekend turn: cooler air slips in Saturday and Sunday, creating a “winter tease” as models hint at a possible light wintry mix north of I-94 late Sunday. No major accumulation is expected, but a fast changeover could produce slick patches in higher terrain.
Early holiday travelers should monitor updates since temperatures will hover near freezing at night. Charge phones, pack warm layers, and plan alternate routes in case brief slushy bursts affect hillier counties across western Wisconsin.
To be fair, most of the region has already seen its first flakes, but the late-November pattern still favors quick shifts. After all, colder air strengthens early next week, boosting the chance of another light mix before Thanksgiving travelers hit their stride.
Five-Day Forecast for La Crosse, WI:
Sat: 51/33 – Mostly sunny; cool breeze.
Sun: 52/34 – Mostly sunny; slight PM mix north of I-94.
Mon: 51/31 – Mostly sunny; brisk early.
Tue: 48/32 – Partly sunny; colder trend.
Wed: 47/30 – Cloudy; early hint of flurries north.
