Sunshine to Start, Snow to Follow – Classic Northern Ontario Weather!
Geraldton starts sunny before snow moves in tonight. Expect strong winds, flurries, and falling temperatures into the weekend. Stay bundled up!
Geraldton and the Greenstone region are waking up to a chilly morning at -10.1°C, with partly cloudy skies overhead. The humidity sits at 77%, and the wind from the west-northwest at 8 km/h makes it feel even colder with a wind chill of -15°C. Visibility is excellent at 16 km, and the barometric pressure is at 101.1 kPa, indicating relatively stable conditions—for now.
Today: A Bit of Sun Before the Clouds Take Over
The morning will bring sunshine, but don’t let it fool you—the clouds will start rolling in by late afternoon. The wind will shift to the southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, bringing a touch of warmth, with the high reaching 1°C. However, the morning wind chill will be a brisk -20°C, so bundle up! The UV index is 2, meaning a little sun protection might be needed, but it won’t be too strong.
Tonight: Clouds, Flurries, and Some Blowing Snow
The evening will see increasing cloud cover with a 40% chance of flurries early on, turning into steady snowfall overnight. Expect around 2 cm of accumulation, with local blowing snow reducing visibility at times. Winds will continue from the southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, and temperatures will rise to 0°C by morning, though the wind chill will still make it feel like -10°C.
Friday: A Snowy, Windy, and Frigid Day
Friday will be all about flurries, blowing snow, and dropping temperatures. At times, snow could be heavy, with 5 cm of accumulation expected. Winds will shift north at 20 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, making for blustery conditions throughout the day. The temperature will start near 0°C but plunge to -13°C by the afternoon, with a biting wind chill of -19°C. The UV index will be low at 1, but the snow glare might still make sunglasses useful.
Weekend Outlook: Cold, but Some Sunshine
- Saturday brings a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of -8°C and a clear but bitterly cold night at -19°C.
- Sunday will be slightly warmer, reaching -3°C, but the night will see a 60% chance of flurries, with a low of -12°C.
What to Wear?
Today calls for layers, layers, layers! Start with thermal wear, add a warm sweater, windproof jacket, and insulated boots. The morning wind chill of -20°C means a hat, gloves, and scarf are essential. Tomorrow’s blowing snow makes goggles or sunglasses a good idea for outdoor activities.
Geraldton Weather Trivia
Did you know that Geraldton once saw a record-breaking -37.8°C on a March 20? That was back in 1965! While today isn’t nearly that cold, the sudden temperature drop tomorrow is a reminder that spring in the north can be unpredictable!
