Wisconsin starts with a crisp breeze and damp pavement, but a sharper turn is already unfolding as clouds thicken and scattered showers move through the La Crosse area. What feels manageable now will not stay that way for long.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, light showers will pass through early, followed by increasing precipitation chances into midweek. A stronger system arrives by Wednesday night, bringing a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and rain into the region.
Across La Crosse, Onalaska, and La Crescent, drivers along Highway 14, I-90, and river crossings should prepare for changing road conditions. Rain may keep roads wet today, but colder air arriving midweek sets up a transition to slushy and potentially icy surfaces. Bridges and overpasses will be the first to freeze.
By Wednesday night into early Thursday, precipitation becomes steady, with a mix of snow and sleet possible before changing to rain. Even light accumulation could create slick travel, especially during early morning commutes. This is the kind of setup where flash freezing can occur if temperatures dip near 32°F after precipitation.
Rain continues into Thursday with breezy conditions, then scattered showers linger into Friday. Another round of rain develops into the weekend, keeping soils damp and travel occasionally slow.
Temperatures fluctuate through the week, dipping into the 30s midweek before rebounding slightly. Looking ahead, warmer air signals a more springlike pattern late next week, but not before this messy stretch plays out.
Five Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin
Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 44°F
Thursday: Rain, high near 51°F
Friday: Slight rain chance, high near 52°F
Saturday: Showers likely, high near 47°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 46°F
