La Crosse, WI – Spring sunshine returns to La Crosse through midweek, but a sharp change arrives Thursday night as rain moves into western Wisconsin.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will bring mostly sunny skies with a high near 53°F and winds gusting up to 26 mph. The warming trend continues into Wednesday, reaching a high near 60°F, with light southeast winds. These dry, calm days provide ideal conditions for outdoor plans or travel across U.S. Highway 53 and I-90 corridors.
However, residents should prepare for a shift by Thursday night. A 40 percent chance of rain is expected after sunset, increasing to 80 percent by early Friday. The storm could impact morning commutes and travel along local highways. Winds may gust up to 22 mph, potentially creating slick conditions on roads by early Friday.
Friday remains wet with continued showers and highs near 65°F. A cooler air mass follows, dropping Friday night’s low to around 39°F under breezy northwest winds. By Saturday, conditions dry out slightly, with sunshine and highs near 59°F. Light winds continue into Saturday night with mostly clear skies.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for La Crosse, WI:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 53°F. Winds up to 26 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 60°F. Calm southeast winds.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny early, high 65°F. Rain chances increase after sunset.
- Friday: Showers likely, high 65°F. Windy.
- Saturday: Sunny and cooler, high 59°F. Light winds.
