La Crosse, Wisconsin – Clouds will begin creeping into La Crosse Friday morning, setting the stage for a Memorial Day that could turn damp by afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, skies will turn cloudy by Friday afternoon, with a 20% chance of rain after 1 p.m. on Memorial Day. Winds will stay light, but drivers along Highway 14 and in city neighborhoods should be alert for wet pavement later in the day. While Saturday and Sunday will remain mostly sunny and dry, Monday’s increasing humidity could trigger afternoon showers, possibly disrupting outdoor plans.
Friday temperatures will top out near 64°F with calm winds shifting to the northeast. By Saturday, highs climb to 67°F under mostly sunny skies, and Sunday will push toward 68°F. Memorial Day brings a high of 67°F, but clouds and showers may arrive after lunch, especially for southwestern La Crosse County.
A 30% rain chance continues into Tuesday afternoon, with highs near 70°F. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 47°F. Wednesday marks a summerlike turn, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 73°F.
5-Day La Crosse Outlook:
- Friday: Increasing clouds, high 64°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 67°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F
- Memorial Day (Monday): Slight chance of showers after 1 p.m., high 67°F
- Tuesday: 30% chance of showers, high 70°F; low 47°F at night
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, high 73°F
