Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon
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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
La Crosse - La Crosse Regional Airport (KLSE)
Lat: 43.88°NLon: 91.26°WElev: 653ft.
Light Rain
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | E 7 mph |
| Barometer | 29.64 in (1004.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 34°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | 7.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Last update | 2 Apr 2:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Dakota MN
This Afternoon
High: 37 °F
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 32 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 37 °F
Showers and
BreezySaturday
High: 44 °F
Chance
Showers and
BreezySaturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and BreezySunday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 46 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 37. Breezy, with an east wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Dakota MN
43.92°N 91.38°W
43.92°N 91.38°W
2:46 pm CDT Apr 2, 2026
3pm CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 9, 2026
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