Wisconsin – Brake lights glow red through milky fog along the Mississippi River this morning as freezing mist settles into La Crosse. The air feels damp and biting, and road edges disappear quickly in low-lying areas.
Areas of freezing fog linger through the early morning, reducing visibility and creating slick patches on bridges and untreated roads. Temperatures hover near 30 degrees, allowing moisture to freeze on contact. Drivers along Highway 53 and local river routes should slow down and expect rapidly changing visibility.
Conditions improve gradually late this morning as fog thins. Clouds break at times, pushing highs into the low 40s. Pavement dries slowly, but shaded spots may stay slick. For now, travel improves through the afternoon.
A developing storm system brings the next Weather Alert on Thursday. Rain spreads in by midday, becoming steadier into the afternoon and evening. Winds stay light, but wet pavement and reduced visibility return during the evening commute. Rain continues Thursday night, with temperatures slipping toward freezing by daybreak Friday.
Friday remains mostly cloudy with scattered showers early, then drier air arrives. Highs fall back into the upper 30s, a reminder Winter is regaining control. Any leftover moisture could refreeze after sunset.
By Friday night into Saturday, colder air deepens. Light snow develops overnight, with snow likely Saturday. While accumulations remain modest for now, slushy roads and reduced visibility are expected, especially during the morning hours. Gusty northwest winds add a sharp chill.
Saturday night stays cold, with lows dropping into the teens. Any melted snow may flash freeze, increasing the risk of black ice. Sunday turns quieter and colder, with partial sunshine and highs near 25.
Early next week trends calmer and dry, with daylight slowly increasing toward late January 2026.
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Five-Day Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Today: Freezing fog early, then mostly cloudy; high near 41
- Thursday: Rain likely; high near 41
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, cooler; high near 37
- Saturday: Snow likely; high near 30
- Sunday: Partly sunny, colder; high near 25
