Wisconsin – Cold air pools along the Mississippi River this morning as La Crosse wakes under pale skies and frosted streets. Temperatures hover near 11 degrees, keeping sidewalks rigid and untreated roads slick in spots, especially near river crossings and shaded hillsides.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, clouds increase through the day while highs remain capped near 26 degrees. Winds stay light, but the cold limits melting. Attention turns to tonight, when a slight chance of flurries develops. Snow amounts remain minimal, yet even brief bursts can dust roadways and reduce traction late tonight and early Sunday.
Drivers along U.S. 14, Highway 16, and local bluff routes should stay cautious. Any melting during the afternoon may refreeze quickly after sunset as temperatures fall back near 21 degrees. This pattern favors flash freezing, especially on bridges and less-traveled roads.
Sunday offers modest improvement. Skies turn partly sunny, and highs reach the low 30s by afternoon. Road conditions gradually improve, though early slick patches remain possible. Sunday night stays mostly cloudy and calm, setting the stage for a more noticeable shift early next week.
Monday brings the payoff. Sunshine pushes highs into the mid-40s, accelerating snowmelt and easing winter travel across La Crosse County. Tuesday holds onto that milder pattern, with highs again near 44 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. While it stays cooler closer to the river at night, daytime conditions feel far more comfortable than recent mornings.
Midweek trends slightly cooler but still manageable. Wednesday tops out in the upper 30s with partial sunshine. Looking into the six- to ten-day window, above-normal temperatures remain favored across western Wisconsin, hinting that prolonged February cold snaps may become less frequent.
Heading out tonight or early Sunday? Watch for slick spots and tell us what conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Today: Increasing clouds and cold. High near 26°F.
- Tonight: Slight chance of flurries. Low near 21°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny. High near 33°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny and much milder. High near 44°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and mild. High near 44°F.
