La Crosse residents may want to keep umbrellas handy tonight as scattered showers move through western Wisconsin before skies clear on Thursday. The quick-hitting storms could leave wet pavement across key routes, including Highway 35, raising concerns for late-night drivers.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms is possible before 2 a.m. Thursday. Clouds will linger overnight with temperatures dropping to the upper 50s. Light south winds may shift to the north by daybreak, helping push the storms out of the area.
By Thursday morning, the region rebounds with sunshine and highs near 76 degrees. Friday continues the trend with calmer conditions and highs in the lower 70s, offering ideal weather for outdoor plans or road travel.
Heading into the holiday weekend, Saturday stays mostly sunny with highs in the low 70s, while Sunday warms back to the upper 70s under clear skies. Conditions remain steady through Labor Day, with only a slight chance of showers late Monday into Tuesday.
Travelers and holiday planners should take note: tonight marks the last real chance of rain before an extended dry stretch. With outdoor events, barbecues, and road trips expected across the region, residents can expect mostly cooperative weather conditions.
More updates will be issued if new storm chances emerge, but current patterns suggest a mild and dry Labor Day weekend.
Five Day Forecast for La Crosse, WI:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 76. Low around 49.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 72. Low around 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 73. Low around 51.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 76. Low around 52.
- Labor Day Monday: Sunny, high near 78. Slight chance of showers late.
