Winter Weather Advisory: Snow and Blowing Snow Make for Hazardous Travel in Geraldton
Snow and Whiteouts Lead the Morning Forecast
Geraldton under a winter weather advisory with snow, blowing snow, and wind gusts up to 80 km/h today. Travel with caution as conditions turn hazardous.
Geraldton is waking up under a Winter Weather Travel Advisory today, with a challenging mix of snow, gusty winds, and dangerously reduced visibility on the roads. Periods of snow and blowing snow will continue through this morning as a sharp cold front moves across the region, causing near-zero visibility at times and sudden whiteout conditions. If you don’t need to travel today, consider staying off the roads until conditions improve.
Currently, the temperature is -4°C at the Geraldton Airport, with light snow falling. Winds from the west are blowing at 30 km/h, gusting to 52 km/h, making it feel like a much colder -11°C. Humidity is high at 87%, while the barometric pressure is falling rapidly at 98.5 kPa—indicating this storm system is still intensifying.
Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are expected in total, with an additional 2 to 4 cm forecast this morning. Winds will intensify, reaching 40 km/h and gusting up to 80 km/h. The temperature will briefly rise to a high of -2°C but will plummet sharply to -15°C by this afternoon as the cold front pushes through. The wind chill will make it feel like -9°C this morning and a bone-chilling -20°C by late afternoon.
Tonight: A Deep Freeze Settles In
Tonight, snow and blowing snow will taper off, leaving partly cloudy skies. There’s still a 40% chance of flurries this evening, but winds will ease, shifting to the north at 20 km/h and becoming light overnight.
The temperature will bottom out at a frigid -24°C, with a wind chill that will feel like a shocking -31°C. Frostbite becomes a serious concern, so limit your time outdoors and bundle up in multiple layers if you need to head out.
Tuesday: Cold, Cloudy, and Snowy
Tuesday will start off cloudy, with periods of snow developing in the late morning or early afternoon, bringing another 2 cm of accumulation. Winds will be light, but the cold will remain intense, with a high of -12°C. The morning wind chill will feel like a bitter -30°C, easing slightly to -19°C in the afternoon. Frostbite risks continue, so keep that scarf and toque close!
Tuesday night will remain cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -20°C.
Midweek: Cold Holds Steady
Wednesday and Thursday will keep Geraldton locked in a cold pattern, with cloudy skies and occasional flurries. Daytime highs will stay near -12°C to -13°C, while overnight lows will hover around -20°C. A mix of sun and cloud on Thursday may offer a brief break from the dreariness, but don’t expect any major warm-ups—winter is here to stay for now.
Historical Weather Trivia
Did you know the warmest January 27 on record for Geraldton reached a mild +4.4°C back in 1989? On the flip side, the coldest January 27 was a bone-chilling -42.8°C, recorded in 1966. While today’s low of -24°C might feel extreme, it’s not close to breaking the record—but the wind chill sure makes it feel like the deep Arctic!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Geraldton’s weather today is not for the faint of heart. Dress in layers, starting with a thermal base layer, a heavy parka, and insulated snow pants. Add a toque, scarf, and waterproof gloves to shield yourself from frostbite. Sturdy winter boots with good traction are a must for navigating icy streets, and a windproof face covering will protect against that biting wind chill.
