From Calm and Crisp to Cloudy and Mixed
Wawa, ON – It’s a peaceful and frosty Easter morning along the shores of Lake Superior, where the temperature at Wawa Airport is sitting at -5.4°C under mainly sunny skies. The air is nearly saturated with humidity at 96%, and visibility is excellent at 24 km. Winds are calm for now, and the barometric pressure is a strong 103.1 kPa and holding steady—though the forecast hints at some dramatic shifts before long.
Today’s Forecast: Sunshine Now, Weather Plot Twist Later
Easter Sunday delivers a quiet and sunny start across the Wawa region, though you’ll need to bundle up early on—the wind chill feels like -8°C this morning. As the day progresses, light winds of up to 15 km/h may drift through, but the skies will stay mostly clear and bright. The high will reach a modest +5°C, just warm enough to coax the snowbanks back a few inches. With a UV index of 5 (moderate), sunscreen is a smart idea if you’re heading outside to enjoy the sunshine, whether it’s on a trail or out on the deck with a hot drink in hand.
Tonight: Clear Skies Give Way to a Sneaky Snow-Rain Combo
The night starts off clear, but clouds will creep in around midnight. Before dawn, expect periods of snow or rain to begin falling as a southeast wind picks up to 20 km/h. The low temperature will sit near -1°C, meaning roads and walkways could be slick by early Monday morning.
Monday: The Mix Arrives – Snow, Then Rain
Monday brings periods of snow in the morning, which will gradually transition to rain by the afternoon. Western parts of the Wawa region could see up to 4 cm of snow before the changeover. Winds will swing east at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 early in the day before calming down. The high will struggle up to +3°C, and the UV index drops to 2, which is considered low. Don’t forget your umbrella—and maybe your snow boots too.
Monday night remains cloudy with a 40% chance of lingering snow or rain. Temperatures will hover around zero.
Midweek Outlook: Classic Northern April Mix
Tuesday offers a break from the mess with solid cloud cover and a high of 7°C. Tuesday night brings back a 30% chance of rain showers or flurries, with a low of -1°C.
Wednesday continues with mostly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of rain showers or flurries—high around 7°C again. By Wednesday night, the low rises slightly to +1°C, with a 30% chance of more rain.
Thursday finally brings a bit of balance, with a mix of sun and cloud and a slightly warmer high of 8°C.
Historic Weather Snapshot
On this day in Wawa’s history, the warmest April 20th recorded was a springlike 17.8°C in 1987. The coldest? A biting -17.2°C in 1966. So, while -5.4°C might feel chilly, it’s actually a relatively typical start for April up here along the Superior shoreline.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Morning: Bundle up with winter accessories—especially if you’re out before the fog lifts.
Afternoon: A lined spring coat will be perfect for those +5°C vibes.
Evening: Bring along waterproof layers as snow and rain move in.
Weather Trivia: Wawa’s Snowy Reputation
Did you know? Wawa is infamous for its marathon snow seasons, sometimes holding onto snow cover well into May. That’s thanks to its proximity to Lake Superior, which helps spin up moisture-heavy snow systems, even late in the spring. So yes, “flurries in April” is just business as usual here!
