A Clear and Very Cold Start to the Weekend
Saturday Forecast: A Sunshine Sandwich with a Frostbite Filling
It’s officially spring on the calendar—but you wouldn’t know it if you’re waking up in Geraldton or anywhere across Greenstone this morning. At 7:00 AM EDT, temperatures are an eyebrow-raising -23.2°C under clear skies at Geraldton Airport.
With humidity sitting at 78% and a west wind lazily nudging along at 8 km/h, it might not sound too dramatic… until you factor in the wind chill, which is a frosty -30°C.
Barometric pressure is holding steady at 101.6 kPa, and visibility is a crisp 16 km—because at least the cold air is keeping things clear.
The forecast today is mostly sunny, and while the skies may look deceptively pleasant, the temperatures tell another story. Winds will shift to the north at 20 km/h this morning before tapering off, and the high for the day is a modest -8°C.
Wind chill values will be biting, dropping to a shocking -34°C this morning (yes, that’s “risk of frostbite in minutes” territory), and only improving slightly to -13°C by the afternoon. The UV index is a moderate 3—just enough to remind you that the sun is still up there, even if it’s not helping much.
Tonight: Starry Skies and Deep Freeze
Clear skies continue overnight, but so does the deep cold. With light winds up to 15 km/h, the temperature is expected to plummet to -21°C. Wind chills will make it feel more like -28°C, so anyone venturing out tonight should think layers—lots of them. And yes, frostbite risk remains high, so this isn’t the night for spontaneous stargazing strolls.
Sunday March 23: Snow Returns with a Subtle Softness
Sunday brings a bit more action to the skies, with cloud cover increasing through the morning. There’s a 40 percent chance of flurries late in the morning into early afternoon, but snow will settle in more confidently as the afternoon unfolds, with an expected 2 to 4 cm of accumulation. Winds will shift to the east at 20 km/h late in the morning. The high? A comparably “balmy” -3°C, though morning wind chills will again bottom out near -28°C before easing to around -9°C in the afternoon. UV index dips slightly to a low 2, so sunglasses are optional, frostbite prevention is not.
Sunday night will see continued snowfall with a low of -9°C, setting up for a snowy start to the week.
Monday March 24: A Classic Northern Ontario Snow Day
The snowy saga continues Monday with more periods of snow and a high of -3°C. Monday night doesn’t promise much reprieve, with cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of lingering flurries. Temperatures will slide back to -14°C overnight—still stubbornly winter.
What to Wear?
Let’s not overthink this—dress like it’s February. Thermal base layers, insulated outerwear, lined boots, face protection, and mitts are non-negotiable. Sunglasses for glare off the snow will come in handy, but the real priority is avoiding frostbite. If it feels like overkill, trust us—it’s not.
Historical Snapshot
For March 22, Geraldton has seen some wild swings. The warmest temperature on record for this date was a surprising 10.5°C back in 1987, while the coldest plunged to a harsh -35.1°C in 1974. Today? Right in the zone for “Why do we live here again?” jokes.
Weather Trivia Time!
Did you know Geraldton’s record low for the entire month of March was a frigid -42.2°C? It was set on March 8, 1972—so while today feels bitter, we’re technically not breaking records… just hearts.
