Bitter Cold Start, But a Warm-Up is Coming
Geraldton sees snow today with a high of 0°C. A mix of snow and rain arrives Monday before a deep freeze returns midweek. Your full forecast here!
Geraldton is waking up to a frigid morning at -17°C, with mostly cloudy skies and humidity at 84%. The wind is currently calm, but don’t get too comfortable—it won’t stay that way for long. The barometric pressure is sitting at 100.8 kPa, and visibility is 16 km. If you’re stepping outside early, brace yourself for a wind chill of -24°C, making it feel even more like deep winter.
Sunday’s Forecast: Snow Arrives with a Gusty Finish
Clouds will continue to thicken as periods of snow begin this morning, tapering off in the afternoon before a 40% chance of lingering flurries. Expect 2 to 4 cm of accumulation—not a full-on blizzard, but enough to freshen up the snowbanks. Winds will pick up from the south at 20 km/h late this morning, then shift to northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h later in the day. Despite the morning chill, temperatures will rise to 0°C by the afternoon, but the wind will still make it feel much colder. The UV index remains low at 1, meaning sunglasses are optional today.
Tonight, mainly cloudy skies stick around with a 40% chance of flurries early in the evening and again before morning. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h will gradually weaken. The low will drop to -10°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -14°C overnight.
Looking Ahead: Snow, Rain, and a Deep Freeze
Monday brings a mixed bag—periods of snow in the morning will transition to a rain-snow mix by late afternoon as temperatures climb slightly above freezing to +1°C. However, don’t let that small number fool you—the day will start off feeling like -15°C with the wind chill.
Monday night sees snow returning, with temperatures dropping again to -11°C.
Tuesday brings flurries and a return to deep winter conditions, with a high of only -9°C. The real shocker comes Tuesday night, as skies clear and the temperature plummets to a bone-chilling -21°C—a reminder that winter isn’t done with us yet.
Wednesday stays cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -2°C, followed by another chilly night at -11°C, with continued snow chances.
What to Wear?
Today’s forecast is all about layers! With a wind chill of -24°C this morning, you’ll need a heavy winter coat, hat, gloves, and insulated boots. By the afternoon, when temperatures rise to 0°C, you might be able to shed a layer, but the gusty winds will still make things feel cold. Tomorrow’s rain-snow mix means waterproof gear is a must, while Tuesday and Wednesday demand full-on winter attire again.
Geraldton Weather Trivia: March is a Temperature Tease
The warmest March 9th in Geraldton’s history was 9.7°C in 1987—a far cry from today’s cold start! Meanwhile, the coldest on record was a bitter -35.6°C in 1972. While today’s -17°C feels harsh, at least we’re not breaking any records… yet!
