Wisconsin, La Crosse – A crisp 24-degree start greets the Mississippi River Valley this morning, but bright sunshine is already working to flip the switch on this February chill.
Skies stay clear and calm today with highs climbing to 52. That is well above normal for mid-February. Snow piles shrink quickly under the sun, and wet pavement may develop along I-90 and Highway 53 by afternoon.
Tonight, temperatures slide back to 29 with patchy fog developing after 2 a.m. Calm winds and lingering moisture could allow visibility to drop in low-lying areas near the river. Slick spots may form toward sunrise where melted snow refreezes. Plan extra time for early travel.
Saturday starts with areas of fog before 8 a.m., then turns mostly sunny with highs near 54. Saturday night remains mostly clear and cool at 30.
Sunday stays sunny and mild with highs around 52. Sunday night turns mostly cloudy with lows near 37.
President’s Day Monday brings sunshine and a high near 58, reinforcing the warming trend. Tuesday holds mostly sunny skies, then a slight chance of rain arrives late. By midweek, rain chances increase, and a rain-snow mix becomes possible Wednesday night into Thursday as highs dip toward the upper 30s. Even with mild days, that mix could create slushy or icy stretches if temperatures hover near 32.
The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures overall, hinting at early spring vibes across western Wisconsin.
Five Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
Today: Sunny, high 52.
Saturday: Morning fog, high 54.
Sunday: Sunny, high 52.
Monday (President’s Day): Sunny, high 58.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of rain late, high 53.
