Wisconsin greets Christmas morning under fog-blurred streets and damp air, with headlights glowing softly through mist in La Crosse.
Visibility remains reduced early as patchy fog and drizzle linger across western Wisconsin. Temperatures hover near 30 degrees, creating slick spots on untreated sidewalks and bridge decks. Drivers should expect changing visibility through the morning hours, especially along river valleys and low-lying roads.
Conditions slowly improve later today. Clouds remain thick, but drizzle tapers off and visibility gradually increases by afternoon. Highs climb into the mid-30s, keeping pavement mostly wet rather than icy for daytime travel.
The pattern stays quiet into Friday and Saturday. Clouds dominate, with highs rising into the low-40s Saturday, offering one of the better travel windows for post-Christmas trips. Winds remain light, and road conditions should stay manageable during daylight hours.
Attention shifts by Sunday.
Rain becomes more likely during the day, then begins mixing with snow as colder air filters in Sunday night. While accumulation looks limited for now, temperatures drop sharply. By Monday morning, lows fall near 7 degrees, with highs struggling into the mid-teens.
That colder air introduces a renewed Winter Weather concern. Any lingering moisture could freeze, producing black ice during early Monday travel. Gusty northwest winds add a biting feel, reducing comfort for drivers, walkers, and anyone heading back to work or school routines.
Meteorologists continue monitoring subtle changes in timing and precipitation type. Even light snow or brief freezing conditions could create outsized impacts given the temperature drop.
For now, the main message is awareness. Slow down in fog this morning, plan flexible travel times this weekend, and prepare for a Cold Snap that reasserts winter’s grip as December winds down.
