Bitter Cold Under Clear Skies
Good morning, Geraldton! At 7:00 AM, the temperature is a bone-chilling -31°C under clear skies. Winds are calm, which is small comfort given the wind chill sits at a brisk -37°C. Humidity is at 72%, and visibility extends to 16 km. The barometric pressure is high at 103.2 kPa, adding to the still, frosty conditions. This is prime frostbite weather, so bundle up tightly if you venture outside.
Today’s Forecast: Sunshine with Teeth
The sun will dominate the skies today, but don’t expect it to warm things up much. Temperatures will rise to a daytime high of -17°C, with wind chills making it feel like -37°C this morning and -21°C in the afternoon. A light breeze of up to 15 km/h might stir the air, but it won’t ease the frostbite risk. The UV index is low at 1, but your winter coat, scarf, and gloves are the real lifesavers today.
Tonight, the skies will feature a few clouds, with increasing cloudiness late in the evening. There’s a 30% chance of flurries overnight, as temperatures rise slightly to -18°C by morning. Wind chills remain dangerously cold, dipping to -33°C in the evening.
Thursday: Cloudy with a Hint of Flurries
Thursday sees cloudy skies and a 30% chance of flurries during the day. Light winds of up to 15 km/h will persist, with temperatures climbing to a high of -5°C. Morning wind chills will hover near -26°C, improving to a more tolerable -9°C by the afternoon. Overnight, the likelihood of snow increases to 60%, with temperatures falling to -15°C.
Looking Ahead: Snow and a Weekend Cool Down
Friday brings a 60% chance of snow throughout the day and night, with a daytime high of -10°C and a nighttime low of -19°C. Saturday will clear up, with the high reaching -16°C, while overnight temperatures drop to a crisp -23°C.
Historic Weather Tidbit
On January 8, Geraldton’s warmest recorded temperature was a mild 5.6°C in 1984, while the coldest plummeted to a record -41.7°C in 1977. Compared to that, today’s -31°C almost feels, well… manageable.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Multiple layers are essential today—start with thermal base layers and finish with an insulated parka. Cover your face with a balaclava, and don’t forget insulated gloves and boots to keep frostbite at bay.
Geraldton Weather Trivia
Did you know? Geraldton’s clear, cold winter nights make it one of the best places in Northern Ontario to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis. Keep an eye out tonight!
