Light Snow Kicks Off the Week
Geraldton and Greenstone start with light snow and a high of +1°C. Flurries and freezing drizzle possible tonight, with more snow and colder air midweek. Get the full forecast!
Geraldton and the Greenstone region wake up to light snowfall and a chilly -8°C this Monday morning. The southeast wind is light at just 4 km/h, but it’s enough to bring the wind chill down to -10°C. The humidity is sitting at 87%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.2 kPa, hinting at some shifting conditions. Visibility is decent at 16 km, so while the snow may be gently falling, it’s not causing much disruption—yet!
Periods of light snow will continue through the morning, tapering off by the afternoon. Expect about 2 cm of accumulation before the system moves on. By later in the day, there’s still a lingering 40% chance of flurries. The wind will pick up out of the southwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h this morning before calming down again later in the afternoon. The high will reach a relatively mild +1°C, but don’t be fooled—this morning’s wind chill makes it feel like -13°C. The UV index is low at 2, so no major sunburn risk today!
Tonight: Flurries and a Chance of Freezing Drizzle
As the evening sets in, expect partly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle developing late in the evening and overnight, so watch out for slippery surfaces if you’re out and about. The wind will stay light at up to 15 km/h, and temperatures will drop to -6°C, with the wind chill making it feel closer to -10°C.
Tuesday: A Cooler Day with More Flurries
Tuesday stays cloudy, with a 40% chance of morning flurries and another risk of freezing drizzle. The wind will shift to the north at 20 km/h, reinforcing the chill in the air. The high will only reach -3°C, and the wind chill will make it feel like -10°C throughout the day. The UV index remains low at 1.
By nighttime, snow returns in a bigger way, with a 60% chance of accumulation and temperatures falling to -11°C.
Midweek Outlook: Snow and Deep Freeze Ahead
Wednesday will bring steady periods of snow, with the temperature holding at a cold -8°C. The snow continues into the night, and temperatures take a plunge to a frigid -18°C. Winter is not letting go just yet!
What to Wear?
- Morning: Winter coat, gloves, and a hat—wind chills of -13°C mean layers are your best friend.
- Afternoon: It warms up to +1°C, but a jacket is still needed. A waterproof layer helps with melting snow.
- Evening: If heading out, be cautious of possible freezing drizzle—wear warm, sturdy footwear.
Geraldton & Greenstone Weather Trivia!
Did you know that Geraldton’s warmest March 3rd on record was 9.4°C in 1983? Meanwhile, the coldest was -36.1°C in 1962. Compared to that deep freeze, today’s -8°C isn’t so bad!
