A Damp and Chilly Day Ahead
Greenstone Geraldton is waking up to cloudy skies and a temperature of 2°C this morning. Humidity sits at 98%, with a light southeast breeze at 11 km/h making it feel cool but not quite biting yet. Visibility remains good at 16 km, but with the forecast promising a mix of precipitation, road conditions could get tricky as the day progresses.
Today’s Forecast: A Precipitation Grab Bag
The morning will bring periods of rain or drizzle, with a chance of drizzle or light snow by late afternoon. The temperature will hover near 2°C, staying relatively steady throughout the day. South winds at 20 km/h will ease up by the afternoon. Keep an eye out for fog patches, which are expected to clear out by mid-morning.
Tonight: Snow, Gusts, and a Wind Chill Factor
As night falls, periods of light snow will take over, with winds shifting westward and increasing to 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h after midnight. Temperatures will dip to -4°C, but a sharp wind chill of -10°C will make it feel considerably colder. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle late in the evening and after midnight, so icy surfaces may develop.
The Week Ahead: From Flurries to Frigid
- Tuesday, December 17: Overcast skies dominate, with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -5°C.
- Tuesday Night: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, as the mercury drops to a frosty -13°C.
- Wednesday, December 18: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries, and daytime highs staying at -13°C.
- Wednesday Night: Clear skies bring an arctic chill, with lows plunging to a bone-cracking -26°C.
- Thursday, December 19: The day remains cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, and a high near -14°C. Expect a return to snowy conditions overnight, with temperatures at -19°C.
Historic Weather Note
Greenstone Geraldton has seen quite the range of weather for this time of year. On December 16, the record high soared to 8.5°C, while the record low plummeted to a frosty -39.4°C.
Wardrobe Tip for Today
Layering is your best friend! Waterproof boots and a rain jacket are essentials for the morning drizzle, while a warm winter coat, gloves, and a scarf will come in handy as snow and wind move in tonight.
Weather Trivia
Did you know Geraldton’s proximity to Lake Nipigon often creates localized weather phenomena, such as sudden fog banks and lake-effect snow showers? Always check the skies before heading out!
