Snowfall and Fog to Start the Day
Wawa sees morning snow before temperatures plummet to -9°C this afternoon. More snow Friday, with bitter wind chills near -22°C. A frigid weekend ahead!
Wawa is waking up to light snow this morning, with temperatures hovering just below the freezing mark at -0.2°C.
The humidity is nearly maxed out at 99%, and visibility is poor at just 0.4 km, thanks to a combination of snowfall and lingering fog patches.
Winds from the southwest are light at 9 km/h, giving a wind chill of -3°C. The barometric pressure sits at 100.1 kPa and is falling, indicating that more changes are on the way.
Today’s Forecast: Snow Ends, but Cold Air Moves In
Periods of snow will continue through the morning before tapering off this afternoon, leaving behind cloudy skies with a 40% chance of lingering flurries. Snow accumulation will be between 2 to 4 cm.
The temperature, which started around freezing, will steadily drop throughout the day, reaching -9°C by the afternoon. With light winds up to 15 km/h, the wind chill will make it feel closer to -13°C. The UV index remains low at 1.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy and Bitterly Cold
Skies will clear up somewhat tonight, but temperatures will continue to plummet. Expect a low of -17°C, with wind chills making it feel like -13°C in the evening and a bone-chilling -21°C overnight. Winds will remain light, but any outdoor activities will require full winter gear to stay warm.
Friday and the Weekend: Snowy and Frigid
Friday will be another cloudy day, with snow beginning in the morning and continuing throughout the day. Accumulations could be significant, with 5 to 10 cm expected. Winds will shift to the northeast at 20 km/h in the afternoon, making for a bitterly cold high of -11°C. The wind chill will hover around -22°C all day, making it feel more like the dead of winter than the start of March.
Friday night remains snowy, with temperatures plunging to -24°C.
Saturday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -11°C. The night will be clear but brutally cold, dropping to -22°C.
Sunday offers some relief with sunny skies and a high of -6°C. Overnight, clouds return, and the low settles at -12°C.
Monday continues the slow warm-up, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 0°C. By Monday night, there’s a 40% chance of flurries, with temperatures dipping to -5°C.
What to Wear: Time to Bundle Up
With temperatures steadily dropping and wind chills making it feel even colder, layering is key. A heavy winter coat, gloves, a hat, and a scarf are essential today, especially as the wind chill reaches -13°C this afternoon. By tonight and into Friday, even more layers will be necessary as temperatures feel closer to -22°C. If you’re heading out on Friday, insulated boots and thermal layers will help you stay comfortable in the deep freeze.
Wawa Weather Trivia: A Snow Lover’s Paradise
Did you know Wawa is no stranger to heavy snowfall? The town often records over 300 cm of snow each winter! While today’s snowfall is just a few centimeters, the steady accumulation throughout the season keeps Wawa among Ontario’s snowiest spots.
Stay warm, drive carefully in the snow, and be ready for a frigid weekend ahead!
