Yellow Alert Special Weather Statement in Effect
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – Wawa is in for a rough winter day along the Lake Superior shoreline. A Special Weather Statement remains in effect for Wawa–Pukaskwa Park, with heavy flurries, local blowing snow, and 10–15 cm of accumulation expected today into tonight. Gusty winds up to 50 km/h will be the main culprit for quickly changing visibility on highways and in open areas.
Current Conditions (Observed 8:00 AM EDT, Wednesday March 18)
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Condition: Light snow
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Temperature: -10.5°C
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Wind: SSE 17 km/h gusting 27 km/h
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Wind Chill: -18
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Pressure: 101.7 kPa (falling)
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Humidity: 80%
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Dew Point: -13.3°C
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Visibility: 24 km
Special Weather Statement
Difficult travel conditions expected
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Snowfall: 10–15 cm (higher totals possible over higher terrain)
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Blowing snow: Reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow
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Wind: Gusts up to 50 km/h
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Timing: Continuing into tonight, improving early Thursday morning
Today (Wednesday)
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Sky: Cloudy
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Snow: Flurries at times heavy beginning this morning
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Local blowing snow: Yes
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Local amount: 10 to 15 cm
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Wind: SE 20 km/h becoming SW 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning
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High: -3°C
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Wind Chill: -24 this morning, improving to -9 this afternoon
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UV Index: 1 (Low)
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight (Wednesday Night)
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Sky: A few flurries ending this evening, then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries
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Wind: SW 20 km/h gusting 40, becoming light before morning
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Low: -8°C
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Wind Chill: Near -13
Thursday, March 19
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Sky: Clearing in the morning
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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High: +1°C
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Wind Chill: Near -11 in the morning
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UV Index: 3 (Moderate)
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Night: Periods of snow, low -6°C
Friday, March 20
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Sky: Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries
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High: +1°C
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Night: Cloudy, low -2°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Today (blowing snow + wind): Full winter kit—parka with hood, warm mitts, toque, and a neck warmer/balaclava. If you’re outside for long, wind protection is as important as insulation.
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Driving tonight: Keep extra layers, a blanket, and a charged phone. Visibility can drop suddenly in blowing snow.
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Thursday/Friday: Milder air returns, but damp conditions can feel colder than the numbers—use layers and waterproof boots.
Weather Trivia
Lake Superior’s shoreline terrain can enhance snowfall and blowing snow impacts. Even when totals are “only” 10–15 cm, gusty winds can turn that snow into near-whiteout bursts—especially over higher elevations and exposed highway stretches.
Summary
Wawa weather forecast for Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Special Weather Statement in effect for Wawa–Pukaskwa Park. Flurries at times heavy with local blowing snow and 10–15 cm expected, with wind gusts up to 50 km/h and reduced visibility into tonight. Conditions improve early Thursday with clearing and a high of +1°C.
