A Chilly and Snowy Weekend Ahead
Wawa’s weekend weather: Flurries and gusty winds Saturday (-3°C), cold with afternoon flurries Sunday (-1°C), then a brief warm-up Monday (+1°C) with snow chances
Wawa is waking up to cloudy skies and a temperature of -4°C this morning. The southwest wind at 20 km/h, gusting to 33 km/h, is making it feel much colder at -10°C with the wind chill. Humidity sits at 73%, and the barometric pressure is 101.4 kPa and falling, signaling a continuing stretch of wintry weather.
Saturday: Flurries with Gusty Winds
Expect on-and-off flurries throughout the day, with local snowfall amounts between 2 to 4 cm. Winds will continue from the southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, keeping the wind chill near -11°C despite a high of -3°C.
Tonight: Cloudy and Bitterly Cold
Skies remain mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of lingering flurries in the evening. Winds will diminish early in the evening, but the temperature will plummet to -15°C overnight. The wind chill will drop to -21°C, so if you’re heading out late, make sure you’re bundled up!
Sunday: A Cloudy, Cold Day with Increasing Winds
Sunday, February 23, will stay mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries developing in the afternoon. Winds will start light but pick up again from the south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h in the afternoon. The high will reach -1°C, but the morning wind chill will be a frigid -19°C, improving slightly to -4°C in the afternoon.
By Sunday night, periods of snow will arrive, with a low of -4°C.
Monday: A Temporary Thaw?
Monday, February 24, could bring a brief break from the deep freeze, with cloudy skies and a 60% chance of flurries, but temperatures will rise to +1°C. By the evening, temperatures will dip back down to -8°C, with a 40% chance of flurries continuing.
What to Wear?
- Saturday & Sunday Morning: Heavy winter gear is a must! Wind chills near -19°C to -21°C mean you’ll want a thick coat, scarf, gloves, and insulated boots.
- Sunday Afternoon & Monday: Still cold, but slightly milder. You’ll need layers and a windproof jacket as the gusty winds return.
- Monday: A high of +1°C means you might swap the heavy parka for a lighter winter coat, but don’t forget waterproof gear if flurries persist.
Fun Weather Fact: Wawa’s Snowy Reputation
Did you know that Wawa is one of the snowiest places in Ontario? The town averages over 322 cm of snow per year—that’s more than 10 feet of snow! No wonder those geese on the Wawa sign look like they’re flying south.
Stay warm and enjoy the weekend, Wawa!
