A Soggy Start to the Weekend with a Surprise Snow Finale
WAWA, ON – WEATHER REPORT – April 17, 2025 – Spring may be trying to bloom in Wawa, but Mother Nature is adding her own dramatic flair with a special weather statement in effect for the Wawa and Pukaskwa Park region. A low-pressure system is pulling in rainfall totals of 15 to 25 mm starting this evening and stretching into Friday morning. And just to keep things interesting—yes, snow may be back on the guest list by Friday night.
Current Conditions: Chilly and Calm, but Not for Long
As of 6:00 AM EDT, temperatures in Wawa have dipped to a frosty -8.3°C with a dew point of -9.3°C, and the humidity sits at a damp 93%, proving that even when it’s cold, it’s still muggy. The barometric pressure is steady at 102.1 kPa, and winds are currently calm—nature’s calm before the meteorological storm.
Today’s high is set to climb to a much more palatable 10°C under sunny skies. Winds will pick up this afternoon, shifting to a breezy south at 20 km/h. The morning wind chill of -12°C will vanish by lunch, replaced by moderate UV rays, so don’t forget those sunglasses (and maybe a light coat with a hood).
Tonight: The Rain Arrives
Tonight marks the start of the weather statement’s main act. Skies will cloud over with rain developing late in the evening—expect 10 to 20 mm overnight. Winds from the southeast at 20 km/h will ease off later, and the low will hover around +3°C. The combo of melting snow and rainfall could lead to localized flooding and water pooling, especially with the still-frozen ground resisting absorption like a teenager dodging chores.
Friday: Showers, Clouds, and… Snow?
The rain continues into Friday morning, tapering off near noon, but don’t put the umbrella away just yet—there’s a 60% chance of more showers lingering into the afternoon. The high temperature for the day will hit 7°C. By Friday night, though, get ready for a classic Northern Ontario switcheroo as periods of snow or rain sweep back in and temperatures dip to -6°C.
Easter Weekend Outlook: A Little Bit of Everything
Saturday keeps the chill with a high of just +3°C and a 40% chance of flurries. Things improve significantly Saturday night with clear skies and a low of -11°C—crisp, but at least it’s dry. Sunday, however, rewards the patient with full sun and a lovely high of 11°C, perfect for Easter egg hunts or an overdue walk outside. Clouds roll in again Sunday night with a 30% chance of rain, and Monday brings another mixed bag of rain or snow with a high of 6°C and a low of -1°C by nightfall.
What to Wear
Layers are your best friend this week. Think warm base layers for chilly mornings, waterproof outerwear for the rain, and a good pair of boots that don’t mind a bit of slush. Easter Sunday, you might finally swap the parka for a light jacket.
Did You Know?
Wawa is famous for its giant Canada Goose statue, but did you know the town averages over 300 cm of snowfall each year? That’s a lot of fluff—even for a goose that big.
