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Wisconsin Weather Alert: 60s to 40s by Thursday, Lows Near 24°
La Crosse, WI – Residents across western Wisconsin and surrounding portions of Minnesota and Iowa can expect a significant weather change this week as unusually mild November temperatures give way to
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-09T11:51:00.527Z
La Crosse, WI – Residents across western Wisconsin and surrounding portions of Minnesota and Iowa can expect a significant weather change this week as unusually mild November temperatures give way to rain chances and much colder conditions. Afternoon highs near 60 degrees early in the week could fall into the 40s by Thursday, with overnight temperatures dropping into the 20s.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, above normal temperatures and dry weather will continue through Tuesday, Nov. 10, before rain chances return Wednesday, Nov. 11. A cooler air mass will then settle over the region during the second half of the workweek.
Monday and Tuesday: Mild Weather Continues
Monday will bring partly cloudy skies and afternoon temperatures between 55 and 63 degrees. Overnight lows are expected to range from 33 to 39 degrees.
Tuesday will remain relatively mild, with highs between 54 and 61 degrees and nighttime temperatures falling between 34 and 41 degrees.
These conditions will provide another stretch of above normal November warmth before the weather pattern changes.
Wednesday: Rain Chances Return
Rain chances increase Wednesday, with the National Weather Service forecasting a 20% to 45% probability of precipitation across the region.
High temperatures will fall to between 46 and 53 degrees, while overnight lows are expected to range from 28 to 34 degrees.
Drivers should prepare for the possibility of wet roads, although widespread heavy rainfall is not indicated in the current outlook.
Thursday: Colder Air Takes Hold
By Thursday, Nov. 12, temperatures will struggle to reach the mid 40s, with afternoon highs forecast between 39 and 45 degrees.
The coldest conditions arrive Thursday night into Friday morning, when lows could drop between 24 and 28 degrees.
Residents should prepare for freezing overnight temperatures, particularly those with sensitive outdoor plants or early morning travel plans.
While the forecast does not indicate a major winter storm, the combination of returning rain and falling temperatures marks a noticeable shift toward colder November weather.