A Chilly Start with Flurries in the Forecast

Geraldton Greenstone weather: Light snow with a high of -3°C today. Snow returns overnight, plus a midweek warm-up before a deep freeze. Stay bundled up!

Geraldton and the Greenstone region woke up to light snow this morning, with temperatures sitting at -12°C as observed at Geraldton Airport. With a northeast wind of 17 km/h, it feels significantly colder, bringing the wind chill down to -20°C. Humidity is at 81%, and the barometric pressure is holding at 100.9 kPa. While visibility remains decent at 16 km, the sky will stay mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries throughout the day. The temperature will slowly climb to a high of -3°C, with the wind chill moderating to -5°C this afternoon. The UV index is 2, which is low, so no need to break out the sunscreen just yet!

Tonight: Snow Returns with a Side of Freezing Drizzle

The cloud cover will thicken this evening, and periods of light snow are expected to begin near midnight. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle overnight, so roads and sidewalks could become slick. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, and temperatures will drop to -7°C, feeling like -12°C overnight.

Midweek: Snow, Rain, and a Brief Warm-Up

Wednesday, February 26, starts off with light snow, which should taper off by early afternoon. However, the flurries aren’t done just yet—there’s a 60% chance of additional flurries or even rain showers later in the day. The morning could see freezing drizzle, making for tricky travel conditions. Despite the wintry mix, temperatures will surge to a high of +3°C, a notable jump from recent days. The morning wind chill will be -10°C, so bundle up early, but you might not need quite as many layers by the afternoon.

Wednesday night, flurries will continue, with temperatures dropping back down to -9°C.

Thursday & Beyond: Back to the Deep Freeze

On Thursday, February 27, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 60% chance of flurries. Temperatures take a sharp dive back to -10°C for a high, and by nighttime, we’re looking at clear skies but an extremely cold low of -25°C—a night for the extra blankets and the thickest winter gear you own!

Friday, February 28, brings more snow, with a high of -9°C. The night remains snowy, with temperatures plunging even further to -26°C.

What to Wear?

• This morning: Heavy winter coat, hat, gloves, and a scarf—it feels like -20°C out there!
• This afternoon: Layers will still be key, but it will feel warmer than the morning.
• Tonight: A warm winter coat and good boots are essential, especially with freezing drizzle in the forecast.
• Wednesday: You might experience all four seasons in one day! Wear warm, waterproof clothing and be prepared for both snow and rain.

Today’s Weather Trivia:

Did you know that Geraldton’s record high for February 25 is +5.5°C (1981), while the coldest temperature ever recorded on this date was -39.4°C (1979)? While today’s temperatures are chilly, they’re nowhere near that record-setting deep freeze!