LA CROSSE, Wis. – A thin veil of snow and a crisp chill will sweep across western Wisconsin this weekend as a quick-moving system tracks through the Upper Mississippi Valley. It’s not a heavy storm, but roads—especially bridges and overpasses—could turn slick in spots along I-90 by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, light snow is likely to fall across parts of southwest and central Wisconsin through the evening. Accumulations should remain under an inch, but brief bursts could reduce visibility and coat untreated surfaces. Drivers crossing the Mississippi River into Minnesota or traveling east toward Tomah should allow extra time as temperatures dip toward freezing.
By Sunday, colder air tightens its grip. Flurries will linger through midday, then skies clear with highs barely reaching the mid-30s. Northwest winds gusting near 25 mph will make it feel colder, producing a true “November bite.” Monday stays brisk but sunny, offering a calm stretch before temperatures rebound slightly for Veterans Day.
Residents should prepare for the first stretch of sustained cold—bundle up for morning commutes, check tire pressure, and protect outdoor decorations or plants from the freeze. After all, this weekend marks the unofficial shift from late fall to early winter across the Driftless Region.
Looking ahead, midweek brings milder sunshine, but models hint at another round of cooler air by late next week as the region settles into its pre-Thanksgiving chill.
Five-Day Forecast for La Crosse, WI:
Sat: 38/22 – Light rain/snow mix; slick spots possible, colder late.
Sun: 33/19 – Flurries early; breezy and cold.
Mon: 37/23 – Sunny and crisp; calmer winds.
Tue: 47/34 – Partly sunny; milder for Veterans Day.
Wed: 48/29 – Mostly sunny; quiet, late-fall weather continues.
