Wisconsin – A gray sky is thickening over La Crosse this afternoon as clouds build and the air turns damp, setting the stage for a sharp shift from mild rain to a potential icing threat within hours. Pavement is still mostly dry now, but that will change quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, showers develop later today and continue into the evening, with freezing rain possible late as temperatures fall toward 33°F. Even light icing could create slick and hazardous travel, especially on bridges and untreated roads.
Across western Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota, including Winona and La Crescent, rain will overspread the region first. As colder air filters in, surfaces may begin to glaze. That transition is where the risk spikes. Plan ahead and limit travel if conditions worsen.
Roadways like US-14 and Highway 35 could become slick quickly if icing develops. This time of year also brings flash-freeze potential, where wet pavement refreezes rapidly as temperatures dip near freezing.
Thursday brings another round of active weather. Showers continue, and thunderstorms may develop by afternoon. Some storms could produce small hail, adding another layer of impact across the region.
Temperatures remain in the low 50s during the day before cooling again at night. Showers linger into Friday, followed by a cooler, unsettled pattern into the weekend with highs dipping into the 40s.
Looking ahead, early April stays active across the Upper Mississippi Valley as a broader storm system tracks through the Midwest. That means more rain chances and occasional storms.
For now, prepare for rapidly changing conditions later today. Wet roads could turn icy fast. Are you seeing rain yet, or is the pavement still dry where you are?
Five Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
- Today: Increasing clouds, high near 50°F
- Tonight: Showers, freezing rain possible late, low near 33°F
- Thursday: Showers, chance of storms, high near 52°F
- Friday: Showers likely, high near 55°F
- Saturday: Chance of showers, high near 46°F
