Chilly Start with Snow Tapering Off

Geraldton and Greenstone face a frigid day with snow tapering off and wind chills as low as -24°C. More flurries tonight with a low of -18°C. Bundle up!

Good morning, Geraldton and the Greenstone region! Winter is keeping its grip tight, and this morning is no exception. With cloudy skies and a current temperature of -14.2°C, it’s a cold and crisp start to the day. Add in a northwest wind at 11 km/h, and it feels like -21°C out there. Snowfall is expected to end this morning, but don’t put away your winter boots just yet—flurries will still be lurking around through the evening.

Current Conditions in Geraldton

As of 7:00 AM EST at Geraldton Airport, the humidity is 82%, and the barometric pressure sits at 100.5 kPa. Winds from the northwest at 11 km/h are adding to the chill, bringing the wind chill down to -21°C. Visibility is 16 km, so while it’s cold, at least you can see where you’re going—just watch for icy patches!

Thursday’s Forecast: Snow Ending, But the Cold Remains

Periods of snow will taper off this morning, leaving us with a mostly cloudy day. Winds will pick up slightly from the northwest at 20 km/h, but the real story is the bitter cold wind chills. This morning, it will feel like -24°C, and even in the afternoon, it won’t get much better, with a wind chill around -9°C. The high today? A “balmy” -3°C—still well below freezing.

Tonight: Cold and More Flurries on the Way

As the sun sets, temperatures will take a sharp dip to -18°C. Winds will shift to the west at 20 km/h before becoming light late this evening, and flurries are likely (a 60% chance). The wind chill will be -12°C in the evening but dropping to a frigid -25°C overnight—so if you’re heading out late, layer up!

The Weekend Forecast: Cold, Cloudy, and Flurry-Filled

• Friday, March 7: A mix of sun and cloud, with a 60% chance of morning flurries. Winds will stay light, but the morning will feel bitterly cold, with a wind chill of -25°C. By the afternoon, it will “warm up” to -8°C, but it’ll still feel like -14°C.

  • Friday Night: Cloudy periods, low of -16°C.

• Saturday, March 8: A mix of sun and cloud, with a high of -4°C.

  • Saturday Night: Cloudy, low of -11°C.

• Sunday, March 9: Cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries, high of -2°C.

  • Sunday Night: Cloudy periods, 40% chance of flurries, low of -19°C.

Historic Weather for March 6

On this day in history, Geraldton has seen everything from early spring warmth to deep winter cold. The warmest March 6th on record was 8.9°C, while the coldest plunged to a brutal -36.2°C! Thankfully, we’re not quite at that extreme, but today’s -14°C sure isn’t feeling warm either.

What to Wear?

• Morning & Afternoon: Heavy winter coat, gloves, hat, and scarf—wind chills below -20°C mean frostbite is a real concern!
• Evening & Overnight: Layer up even more if you’re heading out—the wind chill of -25°C overnight is no joke.

Weather Trivia: Geraldton’s Coldest March Ever

Did you know? Geraldton’s coldest March temperature ever recorded was a shocking -42.8°C! That’s colder than some Antarctic summer days. Today may feel frigid, but at least we’re not breaking records… yet!

Stay warm, drive safe, and watch out for icy roads and sidewalks!