Light Snow Greets the Morning, but Clearing Skies Bring Hope
GERALDTON – WEATHER – It’s a frosty spring morning across the Geraldton and Greenstone region, where residents are waking up to light snow and a biting wind chill. As of 7:16 AM, the temperature at Geraldton Airport sits at -5.5°C, though it feels closer to -10°C thanks to a gentle 9 km/h north wind. Visibility is decent at 10 km despite the snowfall, and the humidity is at 89%, giving that damp, wintry feel to the air. The barometric pressure is holding steady at 101.5 kPa, a good sign that weather conditions will improve later today.
Periods of light snow will taper off this morning, giving way to cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of flurries lingering into midday. The silver lining? Skies are expected to clear by this afternoon as a high of +4°C graces the region—though that’s after the morning wind chill has had its say. The UV index is moderate at 3, and while it’s not sunbathing weather, don’t be surprised if the afternoon brings a much-needed burst of light.
A Clear and Cold Saturday Night Ahead
Tonight will be crisp and clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of -9°C. Light winds up to 15 km/h will make it feel more like -14°C overnight, so it’s definitely not time to retire the heavy coat just yet. Skies remain clear through the night, offering good stargazing—if you’re brave enough to venture out.
Sunny Sunday with a Spring Tease
Sunday begins on a chilly note, with morning wind chills again near -14°C, but it won’t stay that cold for long. The day promises mainly sunny skies and a welcome warm-up, with the high reaching 9°C. Winds will pick up from the south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, giving the day a brisk, breezy feel. The UV index climbs to 5, still moderate, but worthy of sunglasses and sunscreen if you’re out enjoying the sunshine.
Clouds will roll back in Sunday night, and the low dips to -2°C—milder than recent nights, but still flirting with frost.
Mixed Bag to Start the Week
Monday brings more unsettled weather to the region. Expect cloudy skies with a 60 percent chance of either snow or rain, and a high of +4°C. Monday night stays messy, with continued periods of snow or rain and a low of -3°C.
Tuesday continues the theme of meteorological indecision, with cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of either rain showers or flurries. The daytime high improves slightly to 7°C, with a low of -1°C and continued chances of patchy precipitation overnight.
What to Wear
Winter wear is still essential for today—especially this morning. Think thermal layers, warm gloves, and a wind-resistant coat to combat that morning wind chill of -10°C. Tonight’s -14°C wind chill means full winter gear is needed again. Sunday brings a little reprieve by afternoon, so dress in layers that you can peel off once the sun gets to work. By Monday, waterproof outerwear will be key as the snow and rain take turns dampening the region.
Weather Trivia: Spring’s Slow Crawl in Geraldton
April 19th has shown both its teeth and its tenderness in Geraldton. The warmest temperature on record for this date was 21.6°C, logged in 1991, while the coldest was a brisk -16.5°C in 1975. With today’s snowy start and below-zero chill, it’s clear spring is still making up its mind—though the sun on the horizon hints it hasn’t forgotten the way north.
