A Cloudy Morning with Snow on the Way

Wawa sees cloudy skies with snow and freezing drizzle today. A sharp drop in temperatures follows Thursday. A frigid and snowy weekend lies ahead!

Wawa is starting the day under cloudy skies with a chilly -13°C at the Wawa Airport as of 7:00 AM. A light west-northwest breeze at 3 km/h makes it feel like -15°C. Humidity is high at 87%, and the barometric pressure is 101.4 kPa and rising. Visibility is solid at 24 km, but the risk of freezing drizzle this morning could lead to some slick roads and sidewalks—so watch your step!

Throughout the day, skies will remain mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. Periods of light snow will begin late this afternoon as winds shift to the southwest, picking up to 20 km/h. Temperatures will rise to a high of +1°C, but it won’t feel that warm, with wind chills making it feel like -17°C this morning. The UV index is low at 2, so sunglasses might help with glare but sunscreen isn’t necessary.

Tonight: Snowy with a Risk of Freezing Drizzle

Snow will continue through the night, with an expected accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. The risk of freezing drizzle lingers, which could make roads even more treacherous. Temperatures will drop to -2°C, so it won’t be a deep freeze yet, but it will be damp and slippery.

Thursday: Light Snow and a Sharp Temperature Drop

Thursday brings more periods of light snow, with an additional 2 cm expected. The morning also carries a lingering risk of freezing drizzle, so the slippery conditions continue. Winds will pick up from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, making it feel even colder. The daytime high will start at -5°C in the morning but will fall to -6°C by the afternoon. The wind chill will make it feel like -5°C in the morning and a frigid -15°C later in the day. The UV index remains low at 1.

Thursday night will be clear but bitterly cold, as temperatures plummet to -22°C.

Looking Ahead: A Frigid, Snowy Weekend

• Friday: Snow returns, with a high of -9°C. More snowfall is expected overnight, with a low of -20°C.
• Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries. High of -12°C. Overnight, skies clear up, but temperatures plummet to -23°C.
• Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud with a high of -5°C. The night will bring cloudy periods and a milder low of -11°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Today calls for warm, layered clothing, especially as temperatures fluctuate. A winter coat, gloves, and hat are essential. Waterproof boots with good grip will help navigate snowy and icy conditions. With temperatures dropping drastically Thursday night and beyond, heavier winter gear will be necessary—especially for anyone heading outdoors early in the morning or late at night.

Wawa Weather Trivia

Did you know? The highest temperature ever recorded on February 26 in Wawa was 8.9°C in 2000, while the record low was a brutal -38.5°C in 1972! So while this week will be cold, it’s not quite record-breaking!