Winter Weather Alert: Heavy Snow & Hazardous Travel Expected

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Geraldton & Highway 11, with 10-15 cm of snow, poor visibility, and bitter cold ahead

Geraldton and the surrounding areas, including Highway 11, are under a Winter Weather Travel Advisory as a low-pressure system moves in, bringing 10 to 15 cm of snowfall and poor visibility in heavier snow bands.

Snow will intensify this afternoon and continue into the night, with rain mixing in for southern sections. If you’re traveling, expect deteriorating road conditions and consider delaying any non-essential trips.

Current Conditions: Light Snow and Cold Start

At 7:30 AM, Geraldton sits at -10°C under light snowfall. Humidity is at 90%, and with a gentle east-northeast wind at 5 km/h, it feels like -12°C.

Visibility is reduced to 5 km due to the snow, but that will likely worsen later today as heavier bands move in. The barometric pressure is at 100.7 kPa, indicating an active weather pattern.

Today: Snow Intensifies, Rain Possible in Southern Areas

Expect a cloudy morning with a 60% chance of light snow, but the real action begins this afternoon when heavier snow arrives. Areas south of Geraldton may briefly see a changeover to rain late in the day. Snowfall amounts are expected to reach 5 cm by this evening, with gusty northeast winds at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h. Despite the messy conditions, temperatures will climb to +1°C, a brief break from the deep freeze. The wind chill, however, will make it feel like -14°C this morning. The UV index remains low at 2.

Tonight: Heavy Snow Ends, Bitter Cold Moves In

The snow will continue through the evening, tapering off overnight, but not before another 5 to 10 cm of accumulation—making for a total snowfall of up to 15 cm in some areas. Rain may mix in early in the evening for southern sections before temperatures plummet. Winds will shift northward at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, dragging temperatures down to -19°C overnight. The wind chill will make it feel like -27°C, so frostbite is a concern if you’re outdoors for extended periods.

Tuesday: Cold & Clear, But Wind Chills Stay Brutal

Tuesday will bring clearing skies and a return to sunshine, but don’t let that fool you—it’s going to be bitterly cold. A few flurries may linger early in the morning, but otherwise, the day will be mainly clear. Winds will be from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h before becoming light later in the day. The high will only reach -9°C, and the wind chill will make it feel like -28°C in the morning and -15°C in the afternoon. Frostbite is possible in just minutes, so dress accordingly.

By Tuesday night, the sky will remain clear, and temperatures will drop to -19°C.

Midweek Outlook: A Gradual Warm-Up

• Wednesday: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a high near 0°C—a welcome shift from Tuesday’s deep freeze.
• Wednesday Night: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, low of -4°C.
• Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud, warming to +5°C—spring-like compared to earlier in the week!
• Thursday Night: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, low of -3°C.

What to Wear?

• Today: Bundle up in full winter gear, but be prepared for wet snow if you’re in the southern areas where rain could mix in. Waterproof boots and a warm, insulated jacket are must-haves.
• Tonight & Tuesday: Extreme cold sets in, so layer up heavily, wear insulated gloves, a thick hat, and cover exposed skin to prevent frostbite.
• By midweek: You can switch back to lighter layers, but keep a jacket handy, as the weather remains unpredictable.

Geraldton Weather Trivia

Did you know Geraldton once recorded a March temperature of -42.2°C on March 7, 1951? While this week’s deep freeze is intense, at least we’re not breaking records—yet!