La Crosse, WI – Wisconsin faces an active spring weather pattern heading into the weekend, with La Crosse and surrounding areas bracing for rounds of rain and possible thunderstorms beginning Wednesday night. The National Weather Service forecasts an increasing risk of severe storms Thursday night into Friday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 23 mph and a 90% chance of precipitation.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, Thursday will bring showers likely after 1 p.m. with isolated thunderstorms into the evening. Conditions may affect travel along I-90, especially during high-traffic Easter weekend periods. Residents should remain weather-aware and prepare for sudden downpours and reduced visibility.
Friday remains unsettled with a 40% chance of lingering storms and breezy winds up to 18 mph. However, skies are expected to gradually clear by late Friday into Saturday.
Extended 5-Day Spring Outlook for La Crosse, WI:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 61°F, light winds.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 43°F.
- Thursday: Showers likely after 1 p.m., high near 66°F. Gusts up to 23 mph.
- Thursday Night: 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms, low around 52°F.
- Friday: 40% chance of showers, partly sunny, high near 63°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy, high near 68°F – ideal for Easter plans.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely again, high near 58°F. Winds gusting up to 30 mph.
