A Chilly Start with Flurries, Then a Glimpse of Sun

Geraldton and Greenstone see light snow ending this morning with sun and cloud taking over. Warmer air arrives Wednesday, but winter cold returns late week

GERALDTON – Weather Report – March 25, 2025: It’s a frosty Tuesday morning in the Geraldton and Greenstone region, where winter is still whispering (okay, shouting) that it’s not ready to leave.

As of 6:00 AM, the temperature at Geraldton Airport is sitting at a biting -9.9°C, with light snow and a gentle north wind at 8 km/h. The wind chill makes it feel more like -14°C, so yes, that coffee you’re clutching is doing emotional and physical work today.

Humidity is at a brisk 86%, and visibility is limited to 5 km thanks to the lingering flurries. Barometric pressure is holding steady at 101.5 kPa.

Periods of light snow will taper off late this morning, giving way to a mix of sun and cloud. Just don’t expect any major warm-up—today’s high will only reach -2°C, and even that will feel chillier with a north wind building to 20 km/h.

Wind chills could reach -16°C this morning before “warming” to a relatively balmy -6°C by afternoon. The UV index will sit at 3, so even if it’s chilly, that sunshine might sneak in a little tan on your nose if you’re not careful.

Tonight and Wednesday: Clear Skies, Then Cloudy Moves

Tonight will be partly cloudy with winds easing back to 15 km/h. The mercury will dip to -11°C, and with the wind chill, it’ll feel like -16°C—cue the thermal socks.

Wednesday kicks off with sunshine before clouds roll in during the afternoon. Winds will shift and pick up some speed, becoming southwest at 20 km/h with gusts up to 40. The high jumps to a surprisingly mild +4°C, although the morning will still start off with a crisp wind chill of -16°C. The UV index remains moderate at 3, so some shades might finally be in order.

By Wednesday night, clouds take over with a 60 percent chance of flurries—or rain showers if temperatures stay on the friendly side. The low drops to -4°C.

The Late Week Forecast: Winter Sneaks Back In

Thursday keeps things grey with a 60 percent chance of flurries and a much colder high of -5°C. If you thought the mild air on Wednesday meant winter was on its way out, think again. Thursday night dips back to -12°C under cloudy skies.

Friday offers a bit of everything—a mix of sun and cloud with a high near -5°C. But Friday night reminds us who’s boss, with cloudy periods and a deep freeze low of -19°C. If you were thinking of spring planting, let’s just say… not yet.

What to Wear Across Greenstone

Today is all about layers. Thick winter coats, insulated gloves, scarves, and hats are must-haves with that stubborn wind chill. Snow boots are your loyal companion with fresh snow underfoot. By Wednesday afternoon, you might be able to swap the parka for a lighter jacket—briefly—but don’t ditch the mitts just yet.

Historical Highs and Frosty Lows

On this day in local weather history, Geraldton has seen a warm surprise high of 12.3°C in 1986, while the coldest March 25th saw thermometers plunge to -29.2°C in 1965. Today’s weather sits safely between those two extremes—so count that as a minor win.

Weather Trivia – Greenstone Edition:

Did you know Geraldton is one of Ontario’s most consistent winter destinations for snowfall, with an average of over 300 cm of snow per year? It’s no wonder the region is home to some of the most enthusiastic snowmobilers and ice anglers in the province.