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WI-MN Weather Alert: La Crosse 60° to 24° Freeze Nov 10-14
La Crosse, WI – A foggy, chilly start will give way to comfortable November sunshine before temperatures plunge into the 20s across the Mississippi River Valley.
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-10T10:40:49.811Z
La Crosse, WI – A foggy, chilly start will give way to comfortable November sunshine before temperatures plunge into the 20s across the Mississippi River Valley.
Residents in La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen and neighboring La Crescent, Minnesota, face a sharp temperature swing as colder air arrives before the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service La Crosse office, temperatures could fall from 60 degrees Tuesday to just 24 degrees by early Saturday.
That 36 degree difference signals a significant change for western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota.
Wednesday: Showers and Gusty Winds Signal Colder Air Tuesday, November 10, brings sunshine and afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 60 degrees.
Earlier fog reduced visibility at La Crosse Regional Airport to three quarters of a mile, highlighting changing morning conditions.
The warmer afternoon offers an opportunity to clear leaves, secure outdoor decorations and prepare gardens before colder weather settles in.
Temperatures fall toward 39 degrees Tuesday night as clouds increase.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, introduces a noticeable change.
The National Weather Service projects a 30% chance of showers before 7 a.m., followed by gradual clearing.
Temperatures reach approximately 52 degrees, with northwest winds potentially gusting to 18 mph.
Drivers traveling Interstate 90, Highway 53 and Mississippi River crossings should remain alert for occasional gusts and wet pavement.
Thursday: Temperatures Drop Into the 20s Thursday, November 12, brings partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures reaching only 43 degrees.
That represents a 17 degree decline from Tuesday's high.
North winds of 5 to 9 mph could gust to 18 mph, adding a brisk November chill.
Temperatures could fall toward 26 degrees by early Friday, six degrees below freezing.
Residents should protect sensitive plants, disconnect outdoor hoses and check exposed plumbing.
The colder conditions may also produce frost where surface moisture allows.
Friday: Coldest Air Arrives Before Saturday Friday, November 13, brings mostly sunny skies, but temperatures struggle to reach 41 degrees.
Despite the sunshine, the colder air remains firmly established.
Temperatures could plunge toward 24 degrees by early Saturday, eight degrees below freezing.
That marks a 36 degree difference from Tuesday's afternoon high.
Motorists should remain cautious around bridges, shaded roads and untreated surfaces if residual moisture freezes.
However, the supplied local outlook does not predict accumulating snow, freezing rain or widespread flash freezing.
Saturday: Sunshine Returns, but Freezing Mornings Continue Saturday, November 14, brings sunshine and temperatures reaching approximately 44 degrees.
The morning begins sharply colder following Friday night's drop into the mid 20s.
Saturday night remains mostly clear, with temperatures falling toward 28 degrees.
Families attending outdoor activities should prepare for freezing morning conditions and chilly evenings.
La Crosse Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 10 14 Tuesday, Nov. 10: Sunny, high 60°F. Nighttime low 39°F. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 30% chance of early showers, then mostly sunny. High 52°F, gusts to 18 mph. Low 31°F. Thursday, Nov. 12: Partly sunny, high 43°F. North wind gusts to 18 mph. Low 26°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Mostly sunny, high 41°F. Nighttime low 24°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Sunny, high 44°F. Nighttime low 28°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 15 16 and Thanksgiving Sunday, November 15, brings mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 47 degrees.
Sunday night becomes partly cloudy, with temperatures falling toward 33 degrees.
Monday, November 16, brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 52 degrees.
Looking toward Thanksgiving, residents should continue monitoring changing November weather patterns.
The broader national outlook mentions possible wet snow near the upper Great Lakes, but La Crosse's supplied local outlook does not indicate accumulating snowfall.
No tornado threat or severe thunderstorms are indicated in the local five day outlook.
Although snow remains a seasonal possibility later in November, no specific Thanksgiving snowstorm is established by the supplied information.
For now, Wednesday's changing winds and the freezing temperatures expected Thursday through Saturday mornings deserve the most attention.
Are you ready for temperatures in the low 20s, or are you hoping the Mississippi River Valley gets another stretch of warm November weather? Tell us what you're seeing in your neighborhood!