Wawa Weather Report: March 15-17

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From Rain to Snow: Wawa’s Wild Weather Ride Continues

Wawa’s weather for March 15-17 features rain, thunderstorms, and fog on Saturday, followed by flurries, wind chills of -16°C, and snow into next week

Wawa is in for a weather mix-up this weekend, with rain and possible thunderstorms on Saturday, followed by flurries and a deep freeze Sunday. If you’re planning any outdoor activities, be ready for some quick-changing conditions!

Saturday, March 15: Rain, Fog, & a Thunderstorm Risk

The day starts off mild at 4°C, with humidity sitting at 89% and barometric pressure at 99.4 kPa—which is quite low, indicating unstable weather ahead. Expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of early morning showers, then steady rain setting in by late morning. There’s also a risk of a thunderstorm as the temperature climbs to a high of 10°C.

Fog patches are expected to develop near noon, and the wind will shift to the south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The UV index is low at 1, so no need for sunglasses today!

By tonight, showers will continue, and there’s still a chance of a thunderstorm in the evening. Fog patches will linger, making for low visibility at times. Winds will remain south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, and the temperature drops to -3°C overnight.

Sunday, March 16: Back to Winter with Flurries & Freezing Wind Chills

Sunday brings a sharp change in weather, with cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries replacing Saturday’s rain. Winds will shift to the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, bringing blustery conditions and a sharp drop in temperatures.

The high will only reach -3°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel more like -16°C in the afternoon—a brutal reminder that winter isn’t done yet!

By nighttime, cloudy periods continue, with a 40% chance of flurries and temperatures plunging to -13°C.

Monday, March 17: A Snowy St. Patrick’s Day

Monday stays chilly and cloudy, with a 40% chance of snow. The high will reach 0°C, but the return of snowfall means winter gear is still a must.

By nighttime, cloudy skies persist with a 60% chance of snow and a low of -7°C.

What to Wear?

  • Saturday: A rain jacket and waterproof boots—you’ll need them!
  • Sunday: Full winter gear—hat, gloves, and a warm coat. The wind chill will be biting.
  • Monday: A warm winter coat—snowy conditions will keep things feeling cold.

Wawa Weather Trivia

Did you know? Wawa holds the record for one of the heaviest single-day snowfalls in Ontario, with 57.4 cm of snow on March 30, 1965! That’s almost two feet of snow in one day.

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