Waterloo's weather forecast for March 18: Chilly with flurries
It's advisable to keep an eye on the changing weather, particularly in the afternoon when flurries are more likely.
Residents in Waterloo can expect a blend of clouds and some sun on March 18, with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark. The morning is set to bring cloudy skies with intermittent sunny breaks. As the day progresses, scattered flurries will develop in the afternoon, leading into a few flurries continuing overnight.
Temperatures are forecast to vary from a low of -4°C to a peak of 1°C. Wind speeds are expected to range between 19 km/h and 25 km/h, blowing predominantly from the northwest. While the day won't see significant snow accumulation, with less than 1cm expected, there is a 30-40% chance of precipitation.
Cloud cover will be considerable throughout the day, estimated at 70-90%. Despite the overcast conditions, Waterloo will still experience around three to four hours of sunshine. This moderate amount of sunshine will offer brief respite from the otherwise cloudy and chilly weather.
This evening, there will be partly cloudy skies and brisk winds. The temperature will be at -3°C, but it may feel colder due to the northwest winds blowing at 23 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching 42 km/h. There's a 40% chance of precipitation, and the sky will be about 70% cloud-covered. Current atmospheric conditions include a pressure of 101.2 kPa and a relative humidity of 67%, with the dew point at -9°C.
Transitioning into the overnight hours, Waterloo will see a few flurries, maintaining the 40% chance of precipitation with less than 1cm of snow expected. The temperature will dip slightly to -4°C. Winds will shift to come from the west, maintaining a speed of around 20 km/h and gusts up to 33 km/h. Cloud cover remains at about 70%, while the pressure slightly decreases to 101.1 kPa. The relative humidity will increase to 74%, and the dew point will be at -8°C.
This article was generated with the use of Open AI and The Weather Network's forecast data. The article was reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy and clarity.
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