Snowy Start with a Chance of Freezing Drizzle
Geraldton sees snow and freezing drizzle today, with colder temperatures arriving Thursday. A deep freeze is ahead, with lows nearing -30°C this weekend!
Geraldton is waking up to light snow and a chilly -5°C at the Geraldton Airport this morning. A southern breeze at 9 km/h makes it feel like -8°C. With humidity at 92%, it’s a damp cold, and visibility is reduced to 16 km. The barometric pressure sits at 101.0 kPa.
Throughout the morning, periods of snow will continue, with an expected accumulation of 2 to 4 cm. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle, which could lead to some slick roads, so take caution while driving or walking. Fog patches will dissipate as the day progresses, and winds will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h. Despite a high of +1°C, the wind chill will make it feel like -11°C this morning. The UV index will be low at 1.
Tonight: More Snow and Freezing Drizzle Risk
The snow will persist into the night, with periods of light snowfall and the continued risk of freezing drizzle. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, and temperatures will drop to -9°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -12°C overnight, so it’ll be another cold and slippery evening.
Thursday: Snow Tapers Off, Then a Sharp Temperature Drop
Thursday will bring more light snow in the morning, tapering off by late afternoon. In total, another 2 cm of snow is expected. The sky will remain cloudy with a 30% chance of lingering flurries. Winds will pick up from the northeast at 20 km/h in the morning before becoming light again early in the afternoon. The temperature will struggle to reach -8°C, with a bitter wind chill near -17°C throughout the day.
Thursday night will be clear, but temperatures will plunge to a bone-chilling -20°C.
Looking Ahead: A Brutal Cold Snap and More Snow
- Friday: Snow is back, with a high of -12°C. More periods of snow are expected Friday night, with temperatures dropping to a frigid -24°C.
- Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries. The high will be -12°C, and the deep freeze continues overnight with a brutal low of -28°C.
- Sunday: A sunny day with a slight warm-up to -6°C. Cloudy periods overnight with a milder low of -12°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today calls for a winter jacket, gloves, and a hat to stay warm in the wind chill. Waterproof boots with good traction are essential, given the snow and potential for freezing drizzle. As the temperatures plummet Thursday night and into the weekend, full winter gear—including insulated mittens and extra layers—will be necessary, especially with lows nearing -30°C!
Geraldton Weather Trivia
Did you know? The highest recorded temperature in Geraldton on February 26 was 7.5°C in 1984, while the record low for this date was a bitter -38.9°C in 1979. So while it’s cold this week, it’s nothing compared to past Arctic blasts!
