La Crosse, Wisconsin – Warmth and sunshine will dominate in La Crosse this Mother’s Day weekend, offering near-perfect conditions for outdoor plans—until midweek storms threaten to interrupt. Temperatures will climb near 80°F each day through Monday, with crystal-clear skies and calm winds making Saturday and Sunday ideal for travel and gatherings.
According to the National Weather Service, a slight chance of thunderstorms returns late Friday night, but clears quickly by dawn Saturday. From then on, La Crosse and surrounding communities like Onalaska and West Salem can expect a sunny stretch through Sunday night, with daily highs ranging from 75°F to 82°F. Winds will pick up slightly Monday, gusting near 18 mph, but skies will stay mostly sunny.
Plan for changing conditions by midweek. A 20% chance of storms re-emerges Wednesday night, bringing possible impacts to local travel, including routes like U.S. Highway 35. Rain chances increase to 40% on Thursday with thunderstorms likely, paired with gusty winds up to 22 mph.
Those with early-week travel or outdoor work should monitor local alerts and prepare for delays, especially by Wednesday evening. Stay weather-aware and avoid flooded roadways if storms intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for La Crosse:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 75°F
- Sunday (Mother’s Day): Sunny, high near 79°F
- Monday: Sunny, high near 82°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F
- Wednesday Night: 20% chance of showers, low near 62°F
