Wisconsin wakes up under a pale sky as fog curls along the Mississippi River in La Crosse. Temperatures hover near 30 degrees, and visibility drops in patches, especially near low-lying areas and open fields.
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. for parts of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and western Wisconsin. Drivers along I-90 and Highway 35 should expect visibility to change quickly. Slow down and use low-beam headlights through mid-morning.
Sunshine breaks through later today. Highs climb to 54 degrees with light south winds. That March rebound will feel refreshing after a frosty start. Still, shaded sidewalks and bridges may stay slick early. This is prime time for flash freezing where snowmelt refreezes on cold pavement.
Clouds increase tonight with lows near 34. Thursday brings a slight chance of rain and even a brief rain-snow mix early, as highs reach around 49 degrees. No accumulation is expected, but a few wet flakes could mix in before temperatures rise.
Rain chances increase Thursday night and surge Friday. Showers become likely, with highs near 61 degrees. Some thunderstorms may develop Friday afternoon. Rain continues into Friday night before tapering.
Saturday turns mostly sunny but cooler, with highs near 48 and gusty winds. Sunday rebounds to near 59 under partly sunny skies. Monday pushes into the mid-60s, reinforcing a warming trend heading into the 6–10 day outlook.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer daylight is almost here across Wisconsin.
Five Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
Today: Morning fog, then sunny, high 54.
Thursday: Slight chance rain or mix early, high 49.
Friday: Showers likely, high 61.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 48.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 59.
