Wisconsin – A silver-blue glow spreads across the bluffs above La Crosse as early light hits bare trees and frosted riverbank grass. The air feels crisp but calm, and the pavement along Highway 53 carries a cold quiet shine that hints at a stable start before a fast shift in the pattern.
Residents will step into unusually warm air today, with highs rising into the mid-60s under full sun. Winds stay calm through the morning but increase a bit this afternoon, enough to ruffle flags along I-90. Outdoor chores, travel, or early holiday decorating fit best into this mild stretch before clouds push in later tonight.
Saturday brings clouds through midmorning, then gradual clearing and breezy northwest winds. Gusts near 25 mph may lift loose leaves in open valleys and make river bridges feel brisk. Afternoon highs still push toward 59°, but cooler, drier air returns by evening. Sunday offers the calmest window of the weekend—sunny, cooler, and clean, a good day for leaf cleanup or early Thanksgiving prep.
Models now signal a developing “Winter Tease” Monday night. As colder air pushes south, a quick-moving disturbance may bring light rain before a possible changeover to snow. Accumulation looks limited, but the timing matters: if the mix arrives toward dawn Tuesday, bridges and shaded stretches near the river bluffs could cool faster and create slick patches. Commuters should watch for subtle icing on elevated roadways.
By Tuesday, colder air locks in, and temperatures fall sharply. This could mark the start of a more active pre-Thanksgiving pattern as additional waves line up.
Five-Day Outlook for La Crosse, WI:
Fri: 65/49 – Sunny; warm.
Sat: 59/29 – AM clouds then clearing; breezy.
Sun: 46/24 – Sunny; cooler.
Mon: 43/23 – Mostly sunny; rain late.
Tue: 41/26 – 30% rain/snow mix early; colder.
