La Crosse, Wisconsin – A gray sky hangs over western Wisconsin this morning, and by Tuesday, cold rain and frost will signal the season’s first true shift toward winter. La Crosse and surrounding areas should prepare for wet commutes, colder wind chills, and the potential for patchy frost by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, a weak front will bring scattered showers starting Monday afternoon. Rain chances increase into Monday night and linger into Tuesday, especially during the early-morning drive. Breezy conditions and falling temperatures will follow, with Tuesday’s high struggling to reach 49°F — nearly 20 degrees cooler than Monday.
Wind gusts up to 18 mph on Tuesday may create slick spots on bridges and shaded stretches of I-90 and US-53, especially during heavier bursts of rain. The cooler pattern deepens into Wednesday as clear skies and calm winds allow temperatures to drop into the low 30s. Frost formation is likely across rural valleys and sheltered neighborhoods, especially east of the Mississippi River.
No snow is in the near-term forecast, but models continue to show a colder pattern building toward next weekend. For now, gardeners should take precautions to protect sensitive plants, and drivers should allow extra time Tuesday and Wednesday mornings as roads may be damp or frosty.
Five-Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
- Sunday: Becoming sunny, high 59°F. Northwest gusts up to 28 mph.
- Monday: Chance of PM showers, high 66°F. Breezy.
- Tuesday: Breezy with showers, high 49°F. Low around 38°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, cool. High 50°F, low near 32°F. Frost possible.
- Thursday: Sunny, brisk. High 52°F, early frost threat remains.
