Barometric Pressure in La Crosse, Wisconsin, US

The pressure in La Crosse, United States is predicted to drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 995.8 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect wet, unsettled weather and a strong breeze

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in La Crosse is 9.7 hPa, with a low of 992 hPa and a high of 1001.7 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

The barometric pressure in La Crosse, Wisconsin varies throughout the day and night. It changes with the weather patterns that move into the region. Pressure drops when low-pressure systems approach. It rises when high-pressure systems dominate.

La Crosse is situated in a valley near the Mississippi River. The city is surrounded by bluffs to the east and west. These natural features block and redirect airflow. The valley traps cold air in the winter and warm air in the summer. This unique landscape influences the atmospheric pressure.

Cold air from Canada flows into the valley during the winter. Warm air from the Gulf of Mexico moves in during the summer. These air masses clash, creating changes in pressure. The landscape around La Crosse enhances these changes.