Frigid Start, But a Big Temperature Swing is on the Way
Wawa wakes up to a bitterly cold morning at -18.9°C under cloudy skies. With humidity at 81% and no wind to stir things up, the air feels extra crisp. Visibility is a clear 24 km, and the barometric pressure is holding steady at 101.9 kPa. If you’re stepping outside early, dress for a wind chill of -23°C, but don’t get too attached to winter gear—some serious warmth is creeping in by the end of the week!
Today: Flurries and Light Snow Before a Milder Afternoon
This morning brings a 40% chance of flurries before light snow begins near noon. Winds will pick up from the southwest at 20 km/h later in the morning, helping push temperatures up to -2°C. The wind chill remains frigid at -23°C early on but will improve to -4°C in the afternoon. The UV index is moderate at 3, so even with the cloud cover, a bit of sun protection wouldn’t hurt.
Tonight: Snow Ends, Skies Clear Late
Light snow will taper off near midnight, making way for clearing skies. Winds stay gentle at 15 km/h, and temperatures drop to -8°C. Expect a wind chill of -4°C in the evening and -12°C overnight.
The Rest of the Week: A Sudden Spring-Like Surge
Thursday starts off sunny, but clouds will roll in by noon. A southwest wind at 20 km/h will develop late in the morning, but the real story is the temperature—Wawa warms up to +3°C after starting the day with a wind chill of -13°C. The UV index rises to 4, still moderate.
Thursday night could bring some surprises, with cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers. Yes, rain in March! The low stays on the mild side at +2°C.
Friday continues the trend, with a high of 10°C and a 40% chance of showers. The night remains mild at 7°C with cloudy skies and another 40% chance of showers.
Saturday is looking downright soggy, with periods of rain throughout the day and a high of 9°C. The night will remain wet, with rain continuing and temperatures dropping to 0°C.
Sunday reminds us that winter isn’t quite done yet—cloudy skies return with a 60% chance of flurries and a high of only -1°C. The evening stays cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries and temperatures plunging to a frigid -17°C.
Wardrobe Advice: A Week of Extremes Calls for Smart Layering
Dressing for Wawa’s weather this week is a challenge. Today, you’ll need full winter gear, including a heavy coat, gloves, and a hat. By Thursday, you might be shedding layers in the afternoon. By Friday, a lighter jacket should do, but keep the rain gear handy. And just when you start getting used to spring, Sunday reminds you that winter still has a few tricks up its sleeve!
Wawa Weather Trivia: March’s Wild Temperature Swings!
The coldest March 12th on record in Wawa plunged to a bone-chilling -31.5°C, while the warmest hit a surprising 12.8°C. This week, we might get close to that warmth—only to plunge right back into winter by Sunday!
