La Crosse, Wis. – Drivers in western Wisconsin may face reduced visibility Wednesday morning as patchy fog develops before 8 a.m., especially along low-lying areas near the Mississippi River and rural highways. Conditions are expected to clear by mid-morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, calm winds and seasonal warmth will hold through Thursday, with daytime highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. The quiet stretch could break Friday night when scattered thunderstorms move in, bringing a 20 percent chance of rain along with gusty winds.
In La Crosse County, commuters should watch for fog pockets early Wednesday that may lower visibility to less than a quarter-mile. By Friday evening, those planning high school football games or late-summer events should keep an eye on the sky as showers and isolated storms push into the region.
Saturday will bring cooler, breezier weather with highs only in the low 70s. Gusts may reach up to 20 mph as northwest winds strengthen. The weekend will finish sunny and mild before temperatures settle back near 70 degrees by Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for La Crosse, WI:
- Wednesday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 82.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 79.
- Friday: Partly sunny. High 80. Showers and storms possible at night.
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy, cooler. High 72.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant. High 67.
