Bitter Cold and Blustery Winds to Start the Day
Geraldton & Greenstone face extreme cold with wind chills near -34°C overnight, followed by midweek sunshine and snowfall. Bundle up—frostbite risk is high!
Residents of Geraldton and the Greenstone region are waking up to an icy -21°C this morning, with light snow drifting through the air. The northwest wind at 21 km/h is making it feel significantly colder, with a wind chill of -31°C—enough to make even the toughest Northerners rethink stepping outside. The humidity is at 76%, and the barometric pressure is sitting at a steady 103.0 kPa.
The morning brings mainly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries, while the wind will remain strong at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h. Even as temperatures attempt to climb to a high of -15°C, it won’t feel much better—the wind chill will hover at -32°C in the morning and improve only slightly to -24°C this afternoon. With these bone-chilling conditions, frostbite can develop in minutes, so any exposed skin is at risk. If you must be outdoors, bundle up!
Tonight: A Freezing Plunge to -34°C
As the skies clear this evening, the temperature will take an even deeper dive. Winds will lighten up, but that won’t stop the mercury from plummeting to a frigid -25°C overnight. The wind chill will make it feel more like -26°C in the evening and a staggering -34°C overnight—one of those nights where even your breath freezes midair. If you’re outside for any length of time, make sure every inch of skin is covered.
Wednesday: Some Sun, But Still Brutally Cold
Wednesday starts with clear skies and frigid temperatures, with a morning wind chill of -37°C—the kind of cold that makes your car protest when you try to start it. Winds will shift westward at 20 km/h as the day progresses, bringing a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. The high will “warm up” to -9°C, but wind chills will still be intense, sitting at -14°C later in the day.
By the evening, clouds will roll in, and snow will begin falling overnight, with a low of -11°C.
Thursday: A Snowy Shift in the Forecast
Thursday will bring periods of snow throughout the day, with temperatures rising to -4°C—almost balmy compared to the earlier part of the week. However, more snow is expected in the evening, with a 60% chance of flurries and an overnight low dropping back down to -17°C. If you have travel plans, expect reduced visibility and slippery roads.
Historic Geraldton Weather for February 4
Historically, February 4 has brought both extremes to the Greenstone region. The record high for this date was a relatively mild 3.9°C, while the coldest on record plunged to a brutal -40.6°C. So, while today is icy, it’s still not the worst this area has seen!
Wardrobe Wisdom: Arctic Survival Mode
With wind chills plunging into the -30s, full winter gear is an absolute must. A thick, insulated parka, thermal layers, face protection, mittens instead of gloves, and warm boots will be lifesavers in these conditions. Exposed skin can freeze in minutes, so if you’re heading out, don’t take any chances. By Thursday, as the snow returns, waterproof boots and snow gear will be essential.
Did You Know? Geraldton’s Legendary Cold Streaks
Geraldton is no stranger to intense winter temperatures. One of the longest cold streaks on record occurred in January 1994, when temperatures stayed below -30°C for nearly two weeks straight. If you think this week is cold, just imagine dealing with that without modern heating!
