Wisconsin wakes this Saturday under a steel-gray sky, with a stiff northwest wind combing across open fields and sending thin flurries skittering over driveways. The air feels crisp and raw, and wet pavement reflects the first hints of incoming snow—an early sign that winter intends to press harder on La Crosse. Anyone beginning post-Thanksgiving travel should stay alert for changing conditions, especially by Saturday afternoon.
Meteorologists are now tracking a strengthening storm that arrives later today. Latest guidance shows rising moisture pulling north, increasing the likelihood of steady snow from late Friday night through Saturday evening. Accumulation projections for La Crosse trend toward 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher totals possible east of the Mississippi River where banding may set up. Drivers along I-90 and Highway 53 should expect reduced visibility, slushy lanes, and sudden gusts near 20 mph.
Models also hint at a brief possible changeover early in the event as temperatures hover near freezing, but colder air pushes in quickly from the northwest and locks the system into full snow. To be fair, exact totals remain sensitive to track, but confidence continues increasing in meaningful accumulation.
Saturday stays cold, with highs around 27°, and the wind adds a biting edge. Snow eases Saturday night before skies lift on Sunday, though colder air sinks deeper into the region. Highs Sunday reach only the low 20s, and Monday morning could feel sharply frigid. Monday climbs to near 17° with sunshine, Tuesday reaches the lower 20s, and Wednesday stays partly sunny with a high in the upper 20s.
National outlooks point toward below-normal temperatures December 2–6, suggesting more early-season snow chances may line up for Wisconsin.
