La Crosse, Wisconsin – Showers and thunderstorms are set to move through the La Crosse region, bringing wet roads and possible disruptions through Friday night. Residents can expect scattered storms today, with heavier rain and more frequent thunderstorms arriving by the end of the week.
According to the National Weather Service, today’s showers and isolated thunderstorms will give way to drier skies on Wednesday before rain chances return Thursday afternoon. By Friday, La Crosse and neighboring towns like Onalaska and Holmen could see repeated downpours and rumbling thunder, with precipitation chances peaking at 70% during the day and 60% overnight.
Drivers should watch for slick roads, especially during the Friday morning and evening commutes. Outdoor plans may need adjusting, as parks and riversides could be soggy through the weekend. Light winds will keep conditions humid, and temperatures will hover in the low to mid-80s through Saturday.
Officials recommend checking road conditions before travel, securing outdoor items, and keeping weather alerts enabled on mobile devices. While no major flooding is expected, heavy bursts of rain could cause minor street flooding in low-lying areas.
The rain threat continues into Saturday morning, but clearer, warmer weather is forecast by Sunday. Further weather advisories are possible if storm activity intensifies.
Five Day Bullet Point Forecast:
- Today: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then isolated storms after 11 a.m. High near 84°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, calm winds. High near 82°F.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. High near 85°F.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 8 a.m. High near 83°F.
- Saturday: Showers likely before 1 p.m., then clearing. High near 83°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, warmer. High near 86°F.
