LA CROSSE, WI – Low clouds hang over the bluffs this morning as light rain taps against windows and dampens the pavement across the La Crosse area. The cool, gray start marks the final push of a weak system sliding east, one that’s set to move out just as the weekend’s brighter half begins.
A few passing showers may linger through midmorning before skies start to lift. Temperatures will climb slowly into the lower 50s by afternoon, with calm southeast breezes around 5 to 8 mph. Roads could remain slick early, especially on bridges and shaded routes, but drying conditions are expected by late day.
By Sunday, the scene flips entirely — clear skies, sunshine, and highs near 62°F. Winds from the south-southwest will pick up slightly, ushering in mild, comfortable air that lasts through Monday. After several gray days, Sunday’s warmth will feel like a bonus stretch of late-fall calm, perfect for leaf cleanup or a walk along the river.
Looking ahead, Monday stays sunny and pleasant before clouds return Monday night, signaling the next chance for rain. Scattered showers could arrive Tuesday and linger through midweek, but the pattern remains mild with highs holding near 55°F.
For now, enjoy the break in rain before a more unsettled pattern develops closer to Halloween — a reminder that November’s chill isn’t far away.
Five-Day Outlook for La Crosse, WI:
Sat: 53/39 – Morning showers, gradual clearing.
Sun: 62/40 – Sunny, mild, and calm.
Mon: 59/40 – Bright and pleasant.
Tue: 54/37 – Chance of showers; cooler trend.
Wed: 55/34 – Partly sunny; scattered showers possible.
