La Crosse Technology Color Forecast Station L78571 — Wireless with Outdoor Sensor, Atomic Time & Temp/Humidity

The La Crosse Technology L78571 is a wireless color forecast station that displays atomic time, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, and a seasonally changing color forecast scene.

This compact desktop or wall-mounted console combines a vivid, customizable color display with a weather-resistant outdoor sensor that transmits readings up to 330 feet. The unit logs daily high/low values, allows audible and visual alerts for temperature and humidity thresholds, and keeps calendar and 12/24-hour atomic time in sync so your household always shows accurate time and local conditions.

How does it show current and upcoming weather at a glance?

The display uses large, easy-to-read colored icons and a seasonal scene that shifts with forecast trends to give you a quick visual cue. You can switch the main readout between heat index or dew point for more meaningful indoor comfort info.

• Vibrant icons for sun, clouds, rain and seasonal backgrounds
• Option to view heat index or dew point on the main screen
• Signal-strength and activity icons for sensor and WWVB atomic reception

What temperature and humidity data does the system track?

It reports both indoor and outdoor temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius plus relative humidity percentages for each location. The base station stores time-stamped daily minimum and maximum records so you can review what happened earlier in the day.

• Indoor and outdoor temperature and %RH readings
• Min/max records with date and time stamps for daily tracking
• Custom audible alerts for user-set temperature and humidity limits

How does the wireless sensor and transmission work?

The weather-resistant remote sensor transmits outdoor readings wirelessly to the base station from up to 330 feet in open space, making it suitable for yards, porches, and garages. The base reports sensor connection strength and low-battery status so you’ll know when maintenance is needed.

• Wireless sensor rated for outdoor use with 330 ft typical range
• Sensor signal strength indicator shown on the console
• Low-battery alerts for both sensor and base station

What power and display options are available?

The station runs on batteries for intermittent backlight use or with the included 5V adapter for constant backlight and full brightness control. Multiple time zones and automatic daylight saving time adjustment keep the atomic time display current without manual resetting.

• Includes 5V power adapter for continuous backlight intensity control
• Battery operation allows on-demand backlight to conserve power
• Seven selectable time zones and automatic DST reset via WWVB atomic signal

Who is this for: The La Crosse Technology L78571 is designed for homeowners, hobby gardeners, and anyone who wants an at-a-glance, attractive weather and time center for a kitchen counter, home office, or entryway. It suits people who value clear visuals, wireless outdoor sensing, and the convenience of atomic clock accuracy without needing complex setup.