Residents in Sarnia, Ontario, are facing a notably cold day on March 17, 2026, as strong winds and low temperatures move through the region. According to Environment Canada, the area is seeing northwest wind gusts reaching up to 70 kilometres per hour.
The combination of high winds and cold air created a significant wind chill of minus 18 this morning. This wind chill is expected to remain around minus 13 through the afternoon, making it feel much colder than the actual air temperature.
The high temperature for the day is forecasted to reach only -4°C. This is significantly colder than the seasonal normal high of 7°C usually expected in the community during the middle of March.
While the northwest winds were steady at 50 kilometres per hour earlier today, they are expected to slow down this morning. Forecasters expect the wind to drop to 30 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 50 kilometres per hour as the day continues.
