Cloudy Skies and a Wintry Mix on the Way
Geraldton and the Greenstone region wake up to cloudy skies and a chilly -2.7°C this morning, with a light southwest breeze at 9 km/h making it feel closer to -6°C. Humidity is at 87%, and visibility remains good at 16 km. The barometric pressure sits at 100.8 kPa, indicating some unsettled weather ahead. There’s a 30% chance of flurries this morning, so don’t be surprised if you see a few flakes flying. By late morning, winds will pick up from the west at 20 km/h, and temperatures will reach a high of 2°C. The wind chill sits at -8°C this morning, making it feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
Tonight, expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of light snow or ice pellets developing late in the evening and overnight. There’s also a risk of freezing rain, which could make for slick roads by morning. Winds remain light at 15 km/h, with a low of -4°C and a wind chill of -8°C overnight.
Friday Brings a Messy Mix of Snow, Ice, and Rain
Friday will start with light snow or ice pellets, which will transition to rain by noon as temperatures climb to 3°C. However, the risk of freezing rain lingers through the morning and early afternoon, making for potentially hazardous conditions. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, and the UV index remains low at 1.
By Friday night, expect steady rain, with temperatures remaining mild at 2°C.
A Wet and Windy Weekend, Then a Sudden Deep Freeze
Saturday brings more rain and a high of 9°C, marking the warmest day of the forecast period. However, don’t get too comfortable—the weather takes a dramatic turn Saturday night. Freezing rain or snow will develop, accompanied by blowing snow and strong winds as temperatures plummet to -6°C.
Sunday remains frigid, with cloudy skies and a 60% chance of flurries, and a high of only -6°C. By Sunday night, the cold intensifies, with temperatures dropping to -18°C.
Monday stays cold, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries, reaching a high of just -2°C. Monday night remains chilly, with a low of -15°C.
What to Wear?
If you’re heading out today, a warm coat, gloves, and a hat are necessary to handle the wind chill. By tonight and Friday morning, icy conditions mean good boots with traction are a must. A waterproof layer will come in handy for the rain expected on Friday and Saturday, but don’t let the brief warmth fool you—by Sunday, you’ll be reaching for full winter gear again as temperatures nosedive.
Geraldton & Greenstone Weather Trivia!
Did you know the warmest March 13 in Geraldton history hit 12.8°C in 2000? On the flip side, the coldest March 13 recorded was -34.2°C in 1965. While we’re nowhere near those extremes, this weekend’s rollercoaster of temperatures proves that March in Northern Ontario is anything but predictable!
