La Crosse, Wis. – Drivers in western Wisconsin should prepare for slick travel and reduced visibility as storms and patchy fog return this weekend and persist into Monday. Roads like I-90 through La Crosse could see delays during heavier downpours, especially during morning and evening commutes.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms develop Saturday with stronger activity possible late Sunday into Monday. Rainfall may be heavy at times, with new accumulation between a tenth and a quarter inch likely, higher in stronger storms. Forecasters warn that the unsettled pattern could extend into Tuesday morning.
Residents in La Crosse, Onalaska, and Holmen should prepare for changing conditions. Keep phones charged, limit unnecessary travel during peak storm hours, and watch for standing water on low-lying roads. Patchy fog will create added hazards overnight, especially on rural highways.
Daytime highs will hold in the mid-70s through Monday before cooling slightly midweek. Winds remain light, though gusty conditions may accompany thunderstorms. Outdoor plans across western Wisconsin should have backup options as periods of rain and lightning are possible.
By midweek, calmer weather begins to take hold with drier skies expected Wednesday and Thursday. Still, isolated showers could linger before steadier sunshine returns late week.
Warnings remain possible if storms strengthen, with updates expected Sunday night.
Five Day Forecast for La Crosse, Wis.:
Saturday: Chance of storms after 10 a.m., high 74.
Sunday: Afternoon storms possible, high 76.
Monday: Thunderstorms likely, high 75.
Tuesday: Isolated showers, high 74.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 73.
