Westby, Wisconsin Weather
Westby, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Westby, Vernon County.
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About Westby, Wisconsin
Westby rests in a valley cradled by the rolling hills of Vernon County, where the earth rises and falls like the breath of a sleeping giant. It lies 21.7 miles east-south-east of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 117°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-east of Viroqua. The landscape here is a testament to glacial sculpting, with broad, fertile valleys giving way to steeper, wooded slopes that catch the morning mist and hold the lingering warmth of the afternoon sun. Red barns, weathered to the color of dried blood, punctuate the verdant tapestry of cornfields and pastures, their silhouettes sharp against a sky that often shifts from a pale, washed-out blue to a bruised, dramatic purple as evening approaches. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil, sun-baked grass, and the faint, sweet perfume of distant wildflowers. The character of Westby is deeply rooted in its Norwegian heritage, a legacy that echoes in the architecture of its older buildings and the enduring traditions of its residents. For generations, the land has provided a livelihood, first through dairy farming and now with a diversified agricultural base that includes grain crops and livestock, a resilience forged through changing seasons and economic tides. The local economy, while modest, possesses a quiet strength, supported by small businesses and a cooperative spirit that has seen Westby through its share of challenges. The annual Norwegian-American Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture and community, draws visitors from across the region, showcasing traditional music, food, and crafts, a reminder of the enduring spirit that defines Westby.
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| Location | Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43.656916°N, 90.854298°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54667 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Westby, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Westby, Wisconsin, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Westby includes coordinates 43.656916°N, 90.854298°W, situated in Vernon County. ZIP code 54667. Telephone area code: 715. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
