A Bitter Cold Morning, But a Big Warm-Up (and Rain) is on the Way
Geraldton and the Greenstone region wake up to a bone-chilling -20.1°C under cloudy skies. With humidity at 76% and a light south-southwest wind at 4 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like -24°C. Visibility sits at 16 km, and the barometric pressure is 101.6 kPa. The big story today? A major temperature shift ahead—but not before some light snow and a frosty morning that brings a risk of frostbite.
Today’s Forecast: Cloudy with Snow Moving In
Expect increasing cloudiness through the morning, with a 30% chance of flurries before light snow begins late this afternoon. Winds remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, while temperatures will rise significantly to a high of -1°C. That’s a big jump from this morning’s brutal wind chill of -32°C, which will improve to -4°C by the afternoon. The UV index is low at 2, so while the sun may peek through at times, it won’t do much to warm things up.
Tonight: Snow Ends, Clouds Stick Around
Light snow will taper off after midnight, but a 30% chance of flurries will linger through the night. Winds remain light at 15 km/h, with temperatures dipping to -8°C. The wind chill will feel like -5°C in the evening and -13°C overnight, so it’ll still be a cold one.
The Rest of the Week: A Taste of Spring, Then Back to Winter’s Grip
Thursday starts off sunny but turns cloudy by early afternoon. Winds will pick up from the west at 20 km/h, helping push the temperature to +1°C. However, the morning wind chill of -12°C means you’ll still need to dress warmly. Overnight, expect cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -1°C.
Friday brings a 40% chance of either rain showers or flurries, depending on how temperatures hold. The daytime high climbs to 7°C, making it feel more like spring. However, the nighttime forecast brings steady rain with a low of +1°C.
Saturday continues the wet trend with more rain and a high of 8°C, but by nightfall, things take a dramatic turn—periods of freezing rain or snow are expected, with strong winds causing blowing snow. Temperatures will drop sharply to -11°C.
Sunday reminds us that winter isn’t quite ready to pack up—cloudy skies with a 60% chance of flurries and a much colder high of -8°C. The night will be frigid again, with cloudy periods and a 40% chance of flurries, as temperatures plummet to -21°C.
Wardrobe Advice: Dress for Winter, Then Prepare for Rain
It’s a week of extremes! Today and tomorrow, full winter gear is necessary—thick coats, hats, gloves, and scarves are a must to combat the wind chill and frostbite risk. By Friday and Saturday, you can trade the parka for a rain jacket and waterproof boots, as mild temperatures and rain take over. But don’t get too comfortable—by Sunday, winter coats will be needed again as snow and bitter cold return.
Geraldton Weather Trivia: From One Extreme to Another!
On this day in history, Geraldton’s coldest March 12th temperature was a staggering -37.2°C, proving that March can still feel like mid-January. The warmest March 12th on record? A balmy 11.7°C. This week, we’ll see a wild mix of both extremes—welcome to March in Northern Ontario!
