Cold and Blustery Conditions Continue in Greenstone and Along Highway 11

Geraldton faces strong winds and flurries today with a wind chill of -17°C. Tonight drops to -15°C, with -21°C wind chills. A slight warm-up arrives Monday

It’s a classic northern Ontario morning in Geraldton, where winter is still holding firm. As of 6:00 AM EDT, the temperature sits at -10.3°C, with a wind chill making it feel like a frosty -17°C. Humidity is at 79%, and winds from the west-northwest at 13 km/h are adding to the bite in the air. The barometric pressure is 100.2 kPa, and light snow is falling. Visibility remains decent at 16 km, but travelers along Highway 11 should still be prepared for changing conditions.

Today: Cold Winds and a Chance of Flurries

Expect a mainly cloudy day with a 40% chance of flurries drifting through the region. Winds will pick up from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h, making it feel much colder than the forecasted high of -6°C. The wind chill will linger around -17°C, so even though spring is technically just around the corner, today will feel anything but warm. The UV index sits at a low 2, so sunshine will be limited.

Tonight: Bitter Cold Returns

Skies will clear in the evening, but some clouds will roll back in after midnight. The wind will ease slightly to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, before becoming light late in the evening. However, temperatures will plunge to -15°C, with the wind chill making it feel like -21°C overnight. If you’re heading out, extra layers are a must!

Monday: A Gradual Warm-Up

Monday will remain cloudy, but a slight warm-up is in store. Winds will be light at 15 km/h, and the temperature will climb to 0°C—but don’t be fooled, the morning wind chill will be a brutal -19°C. The UV index remains low at 2.

By Monday night, cloud cover thickens, bringing a 60% chance of snow, and temperatures will drop back to -11°C.

Tuesday and Beyond: A Taste of Spring… Then Winter Strikes Again

Tuesday brings a mix of sun and clouds with a 60% chance of flurries or rain showers, and a milder high of +4°C. But don’t get too comfortable—Tuesday night sees a 40% chance of snow or rain, and temperatures fall to -10°C.

By Wednesday, winter reasserts itself, with cloudy skies and a 60% chance of snow, along with a high of -2°C. Wednesday night will be a windy, snowy affair, with local blowing snow and temperatures dropping to a frigid -16°C.

Wardrobe Suggestions: Dress for the Deep Freeze!

Today’s strong winds and cold wind chills mean full winter gear is essential—thick coats, gloves, scarves, and warm boots. Tonight’s deep freeze calls for extra layers, and Monday morning’s -19°C wind chill means frostbite could be a concern if you’re not bundled up properly. By Tuesday, you may get away with a slightly lighter jacket, but keep the winter gear handy—it’s not over yet!

Fun Weather Fact: Geraldton’s Record March Cold!

Geraldton isn’t a stranger to extreme cold in March. The record lowest temperature for the month was a bone-chilling -39.4°C set back in 1965! Compared to that, today’s -15°C might feel downright mild.

Stay warm, Greenstone! The battle between winter and spring is far from over.