Snowflakes in the Air, but No Major Storms Yet
Geraldton and Greenstone see snow today with a high of 0°C. Flurries continue through midweek before temperatures plunge back into deep winter cold
Residents of Geraldton, Greenstone, and those traveling along Highway 11 are waking up to a cold and cloudy Monday morning, with temperatures sitting at -12.5°C. Humidity is at 81%, and with calm winds, it doesn’t feel quite as biting—yet. Visibility sits at a decent 16 km, but conditions will change as light snow begins to move in later today. The barometric pressure is at 101.7 kPa, indicating a relatively stable but active system ahead.
Monday: Cloudy with Periods of Snow
The morning brings mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of light flurries. By noon, steady snowfall will begin, bringing about 2 cm of accumulation through the afternoon. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, but the wind chill will make it feel like -16°C in the morning. Temperatures will slowly climb to a high of 0°C, offering a brief taste of near-freezing conditions. The UV index is low at 1, so no need for sunglasses today.
Tonight: More Snow Before a Frigid Drop
The snow will taper off around midnight, but lingering flurries are still possible through the night, with an additional 2 to 4 cm of snowfall expected. Winds stay light, and temperatures will dip to -10°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -3°C in the evening but will drop further to -14°C overnight, making for a cold start to Tuesday morning.
Tuesday: More Flurries and a Slight Warm-Up
Tuesday will stay cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. By late morning, the wind will shift to the northeast at 20 km/h, making for a chilly day despite a high of 1°C. The morning wind chill will be a brisk -15°C, so winter gear is still necessary.
Tuesday night remains cloudy with a 40% chance of snow and a low of -10°C.
Midweek Brings More Snow and a Big Temperature Drop
Wednesday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with a 60% chance of snow and a high near 0°C. By nighttime, temperatures plummet to -17°C, making for a bitterly cold evening.
Thursday will bring similar conditions, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 40% chance of snow. The high will only reach -2°C, and the night will be another frigid one at -17°C.
What to Wear?
Today and tomorrow, dress in warm layers, a winter coat, gloves, and a hat—the wind chill will be biting in the morning. As temperatures bounce between freezing and the negatives, winter boots will be necessary for navigating the fresh snow. By midweek, brace for deep cold again, so the full winter gear stays in play.
Weather Trivia: March’s Snowy Reputation
March in Geraldton can bring both spring-like warmth and deep winter cold. The warmest March 17th on record was 14.5°C in 2012, while the coldest was -36.2°C in 1957. If today feels chilly, at least it’s nowhere near that record low!
