Cold but Sunny—Winter Tightens Its Grip on Wawa

Wawa faces a bitterly cold start to March with a wind chill of -34°C. Despite sunshine, frostbite risks remain. A warm-up is coming, but not just yet!

Wawa is starting the day in a deep freeze, with temperatures at -24°C and a wind chill making it feel like a frigid -29°C. Winds from the north are light at 5 km/h, but with humidity at 67%, the air feels particularly biting. The barometric pressure is at 101.7 kPa and rising, signaling stable but cold conditions. Visibility is excellent at 24 km, but with this kind of cold, the only thing you’ll want to see is the inside of a warm house!

Today’s Forecast: Bright Skies, Brutal Cold

If you were hoping for some warmth with your sunshine, think again! Today will be mainly sunny, but the cold isn’t letting up. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, will ease by noon, but not before pushing the wind chill to a dangerous -34°C this morning. Frostbite can set in within minutes, so covering exposed skin is a must. The high for today will reach -12°C, but with wind chill, it will still feel closer to -19°C in the afternoon. The UV index is low at 2, but don’t let that fool you—snow reflects sunlight, so sunglasses are still a good idea.

Tonight: Clear Skies and a Deep Freeze

Partly cloudy skies will dominate the evening, with winds staying light at up to 15 km/h. The low will drop back to a brutal -24°C, with the wind chill making it feel like -27°C overnight. It’s another night where heavy blankets and warm socks are a necessity!

Sunday Outlook: Slightly Warmer, But Still Frosty

Sunday starts off brutally cold, with a morning wind chill of -29°C. However, sunshine will dominate early in the day before giving way to a mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon. Winds will remain light, and temperatures will climb to a high of -6°C. By afternoon, the wind chill will be a more manageable -10°C—practically tropical compared to the morning!

Sunday night brings cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries, with a low of -13°C.

Looking Ahead: Signs of a Warm-Up

• Monday, March 3 – A mix of sun and cloud with a welcome high of +1°C. Yes, positive temperatures are finally in sight! The night will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -6°C.
• Tuesday, March 4 – Cloudy with a 40% chance of snow and a high of 0°C. The evening remains cloudy with a 40% chance of snow and a low of -9°C.

What to Wear?

With frostbite risks this morning, heavy-duty winter gear is essential. That means insulated coats, thermal base layers, thick gloves, scarves, and a good toque. If you’re spending any time outdoors, consider face protection to shield yourself from the bitter cold. By Sunday afternoon, conditions improve slightly, but winter gear is still a must. By Monday, you might even get away with a lighter jacket for brief outings!

Wawa Weather Trivia

Did you know? The coldest March 1 on record in Wawa was a shocking -37.2°C in 1962! On the flip side, the warmest March 1 ever recorded was 10.5°C in 2000. Today, we’re definitely leaning toward the colder end of history—but at least we’ve seen colder!