Cold and Snowy Morning with Bitter Wind Chills

Geraldton sees morning snow tapering off with temperatures falling to -17°C tonight. More snow Friday, then a deep freeze with lows of -28°C into the weekend

Geraldton and the surrounding Highway 11 corridor are seeing a classic northern Ontario winter morning with light snow falling and temperatures sitting at -8.8°C. The northeast wind is blowing at 18 km/h, gusting to 28 km/h, making it feel much colder with a wind chill of -16°C. Humidity is at 87%, and visibility is down to 5 km in the light snowfall. The barometric pressure is at 100.7 kPa, indicating fairly stable but cold conditions.

Today’s Forecast: Snow Tapers Off, but the Cold Stays

Periods of light snow will continue through the morning, tapering off early this afternoon, but there’s still a 30% chance of lingering flurries. Accumulations will be minor at around 2 cm. Winds will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, with the temperature holding steady at -8°C. However, with the wind chill, it will feel more like -17°C throughout the day. The UV index remains low at 1.

Tonight: More Snow and an Arctic Chill

Clouds will dominate the night sky, and just before morning, another round of snow will move in. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, but temperatures will plunge to -17°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -15°C this evening and an even colder -24°C overnight. If you’re heading out late or hitting the highway early Friday, be prepared for slick roads and bitter conditions.

Friday and the Weekend: Snow and a Deep Freeze

Friday brings another round of snow, with 5 cm expected before it tapers off in the afternoon. The rest of the day will see a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of lingering flurries. The temperature will reach a high of -12°C, but the wind chill will be brutal, feeling like -24°C in the morning and -19°C in the afternoon.

Friday night will be the coldest yet, with cloudy periods and a 60% chance of flurries. The temperature will plummet to -28°C.

Saturday continues the mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -12°C. Overnight, another deep freeze sets in with a low of -26°C.

Sunday brings a slight warm-up with a high of -7°C under partly cloudy skies. The night will remain chilly with a low of -12°C.

Monday offers a more noticeable temperature rise, with cloudy skies and a high of -1°C. However, flurries could return Monday night as temperatures dip to -8°C.

What to Wear: Extreme Cold Calls for Full Winter Gear

With wind chills reaching as low as -24°C overnight and -28°C by Friday night, heavy winter gear is essential. A thick insulated coat, gloves, a hat, and a scarf to cover exposed skin will help fend off the biting cold. Thermal layers and insulated boots will also be necessary, especially for those spending time outdoors. If you’re driving along Highway 11, be sure to have extra blankets and emergency supplies in case of delays due to snowy conditions.

Geraldton Weather Trivia: Cold, but Not the Coldest!

While temperatures this week are certainly bitter, they’re nowhere near Geraldton’s record low! The coldest temperature ever recorded here was a staggering -47.2°C on January 31, 1996. Compared to that, -28°C almost feels balmy—almost!

Stay warm, stay safe, and brace for more snow and bitter cold ahead.