Snowy Start and Blustery Winds Kick Off Tuesday
Good morning to the folks of Geraldton and the Greenstone region! If you were hoping for a smooth, springy kind of start to the day, Mother Nature has other plans. As of 6:43 AM EDT, it’s a chilly -5.3°C with light snow falling and visibility reduced to just 4 km. Humidity is hanging high at 88%, and winds are blowing from the north-northwest at 28 km/h, gusting up to 41—enough to give you that wild hair look without needing a salon. The wind chill is biting, making it feel more like -13°C.
The snow and some local blowing snow are expected to ease up later this morning, but don’t hang up your snow brush just yet—a 40 percent chance of flurries remains throughout the day. Winds will strengthen, coming from the northwest at 30 km/h and gusting up to 60 km/h. So yes, it’s a two-hands-on-your-coffee kind of day. The high will crawl its way to 0°C, though it’ll feel like -14°C this morning. The UV index sits at 4—moderate—so the sun might sneak through just enough to fool us into thinking spring is on the way.
Tonight – Clear Skies but Cold Comfort
As the snow clears out this evening, we’re in for a chilly night under clearer skies. Winds from the north will continue at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 before easing off after midnight. Temperatures will fall to -10°C, with a wind chill around -14°C. It’s a night for flannel sheets, warm drinks, and maybe checking to see if your snow shovel is still where you left it… again.
Midweek Warm-Up… Kind Of
Wednesday will finally bring some classic spring energy with sunshine returning and a high of +4°C. Winds will be light, up to 15 km/h, but morning wind chills will be sharp at -15°C—don’t let the clear skies fool you. The UV index climbs to 4 again, so sunscreen could make an appearance. By nightfall, skies remain clear with a low of -9°C, giving the stars a stage to shine.
Thursday keeps the warming trend going, with cloudy skies and a high of 6°C. The real twist comes Thursday night when snow or rain enters the chat with temperatures hovering around zero.
Friday continues the rain-or-snow saga with a high of 4°C. Nighttime brings cloudy periods and a 30 percent chance of flurries, with another drop to -9°C.
Saturday looks more stable (finally!), offering a mix of sun and cloud and a high near 4°C. Expect another clear and cold night, bottoming out around -9°C.
What to Wear in Greenstone?
Layers are a must. Thermal base layers, waterproof and windproof outerwear, and warm accessories like gloves and toques will keep you comfortable through the variable conditions. And trust us—sturdy boots are still your best footwear choice this week.
Weather Fact: A Geraldton Classic
On this date, Geraldton has proven itself a bit of a wild card. The record high for April 15th sits at a surprisingly warm 20.6°C, recorded in 1991—yes, t-shirt weather! But don’t pack away the parka just yet. The record low was a biting -21.1°C back in 1950. So when we say April’s unpredictable in this region, we really mean it.
