Wisconsin’s Mississippi River Valley wakes up to a sharp, biting chill in La Crosse, where temperatures hover near 22 degrees under overcast skies. Northwest winds gust up to 26 mph, pushing wind chills into the single digits.
A few flurries drifted through before sunrise, but steadier snow holds off for now. Skies gradually brighten with mostly sunny conditions developing later today. Highs climb only to around 26 degrees, keeping sidewalks icy in shaded spots.
Tonight turns even colder. Lows drop near 11 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Any moisture on bridges along I-90 or US-14 can refreeze quickly. This is classic flash-freeze season. Melt during the day, ice by dawn.
Thursday moderates slightly. Partly sunny skies push highs near 39 degrees with lighter winds. Friday delivers a stronger spring tease. Sunshine boosts highs to 49 degrees, offering brief relief from the late winter chill.
The pattern shifts again this weekend. Saturday brings a 50 percent chance of snow with highs near 26 degrees. Light accumulations are possible, and travel could become slick by afternoon. Sunday remains mostly sunny but cold, with highs near 25 and another slight snow chance into Sunday night.
Early next week trends milder, with highs climbing into the 30s and upper 30s by Tuesday. Longer-range outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures building into early March.
Five Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 26.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 39.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 49.
Saturday: Chance of snow, high 26.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 25.
