Cold Air, Clear Skies: Classic Northern Ontario Vibes
Weather Report for Geraldton and Greenstone – Saturday, March 29, 2025
Good morning to our friends in Geraldton and Greenstone, where spring may be on the calendar but it’s still deep winter on the thermometer. At 6:00 AM this morning, it’s a crisp -14.4°C under cloudy skies, and the air bites with a wind chill of -22°C. The humidity sits at 64%, and winds from the northeast at 15 km/h are helping that chill sink in. Barometric pressure is holding steady at 102.4 kPa, which is a good sign that the skies will be relatively stable—if frosty.
Saturday’s Forecast: Mixed Skies, Milder Highs
The sun will attempt a few peeks through the clouds today, with a mix of sun and cloud expected. Winds will increase a bit, coming from the northeast at 20 km/h before becoming light later in the afternoon. Despite the sunshine, the temperature will only rise to -2°C, and morning wind chills will plummet to -25°C, warming only slightly to -7°C by afternoon. It’s a “bundle up and keep moving” kind of day. The UV index hits 4, so don’t forget those sunglasses—sunlight off snow is a sneaky glare machine.
Tonight: Clear and Cold
Skies will clear tonight, allowing temperatures to drop right back down to -14°C. Winds will resume from the northeast at 20 km/h after midnight, creating an overnight wind chill of -22°C. It’ll be a brilliant night for stargazing—if you’re brave enough to face it in your snow pants.
Sunday: Sunny and Blustery
Sunday serves up more sunshine, but with a side of gusty northeast winds up to 40 km/h. Expect a daytime high of -4°C, but wind chills will feel like -23°C in the morning and -10°C in the afternoon. Even with all that vitamin D, your face might not thank you without a scarf.
By Sunday night, clouds creep back in with a 70% chance of snow and a low of -20°C. Monday clears up again with sunny skies and a high of -6°C, while overnight lows keep pushing the freezer limit at -22°C. Tuesday remains sunny, finally bringing a slightly warmer high of -2°C, a whisper of spring to come.
Historical Snapshot: March 29 in Geraldton
While today feels frigid, it’s far from the coldest March 29 ever recorded in the region. The record low for this date dipped below -30°C back in the mid-20th century—so if you’re outside today, you can at least celebrate that your eyelashes aren’t freezing shut. Small wins!
Wardrobe Wisdom: Arctic Edition
Today’s must-haves: a down parka, thermal base layers, insulated gloves, and a toque that actually covers your ears. Face coverings aren’t just for health—they’re a wind chill lifesaver. And if you’re heading out tonight or early Sunday, mittens beat gloves every time in keeping your fingers frostbite-free.
Did You Know?
Geraldton and Greenstone sit near the 49th parallel, meaning the sun is just starting to gain strength this time of year. But with snow still on the ground, much of that energy reflects back into space—delaying the real warm-up. No wonder March feels like a second helping of February!
