A cooler weather pattern settles into western Wisconsin with spotty rain chances midweek and temperatures trending near to above normal.
3 Things To Know
- Cooler but still mild: After record warmth, temperatures settle closer to normal, with milder readings continuing south of I-94.
- Light rain chances midweek: Spotty, low-impact rain arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday and again Wednesday night into Thursday.
- Quiet overall pattern: No major storms expected, just a typical late-March stretch with small temperature swings and brief precipitation chances.
Cooler Pattern Settles In After Record Warmth Across Western Wisconsin
After a record-breaking warm stretch across La Crosse and western Wisconsin, the weather pattern is shifting gears this week. A cold front moving through early Sunday is knocking temperatures back down, bringing a more typical late-March feel to the region.
While the warmth isn’t gone for good, this week looks quieter overall with only a couple of light rain chances and no major storms on the horizon.
Sunday: Transition Day With Spotty Showers
Behind the cold front, scattered showers and sprinkles will move through the region Sunday morning. However, not all of that rain will make it to the ground thanks to dry air in the lower levels of the atmosphere.
Temperatures will vary quite a bit depending on location:
- South of Interstate 94: falling from earlier highs in the 50s to near 70
- North of Interstate 94: cooler, with highs in the 40s
Skies gradually improve later in the day as high pressure builds in.
Monday: Quiet and Seasonable
High pressure takes control Monday, bringing a dry and calmer day across western Wisconsin.
- Highs: mainly in the 40s
- Winds: light and variable
- Dry air: limits any fire weather concerns despite low humidity
This will likely be the most stable day of the week.
Midweek: A Couple of Light Rain Chances
The next weather-makers arrive in waves, but neither looks particularly impactful.
Tuesday Night Into Wednesday
A weak cold front brings:
- 20 to 30 percent chance of rain
- Light totals, generally up to 0.05 inches
Temperatures rebound a bit:
- Lows Tuesday night: upper 20s to lower 40s
- Highs Wednesday: mid-40s to lower 60s
Wednesday Night Into Thursday
Another front follows with similar results:
- Scattered light rain chances
- Rainfall under 0.10 inches
Again, temperatures stay mild for late March, ranging from the 40s to low 60s.
Temperature Trend: Near to Above Normal
The overall theme this week is a return to more typical spring temperatures, with a mild tilt:
- North of I-94: closer to seasonal averages
- South of I-94 (including La Crosse): often a bit above normal
This comes after an impressive warm surge that pushed La Crosse to 83 degrees on March 21, setting a new record for the date and marking one of the warmest March days on record .
The Bottom Line
This is a classic late-March pattern for western Wisconsin:
- Cooler than the weekend but still mild overall
- No major storms or heavy precipitation
- A couple of light rain chances midweek
In short, a quieter and more typical stretch of spring weather settles in after a brief taste of early summer. Bookmark our Forecast Page for updates in your area.
