From Bright Beginnings to a Midweek Mix
Geraldton & Greenstone Region, ON – Happy Easter from one of the chilliest starts in Ontario today! At 7:00 AM EDT, temperatures at the Geraldton Airport are sitting at a brisk -8.3°C, with the wind chill making it feel like a frosty -13°C. Skies are sunny, the wind is calm (for now), and visibility is a clear 16 km. Humidity is high at 91%, and the barometric pressure is at 102.9 kPa—stable, but big changes are on the horizon.
Today’s Forecast: Cold Start, Sunny Turnaround
Despite the freezing morning temps, today is actually looking pretty lovely—eventually. Fog patches will lift early, and the sun will stay strong throughout the day. Winds will pick up from the south by late morning, reaching 20 km/h, and help boost the high to a pleasant 10°C.
Still, don’t let that sunshine fool you—the wind chill this morning is biting, so layer up if you’re heading out for a sunrise walk or morning mass.
The UV index climbs to a moderate 5, so a bit of sunscreen wouldn’t go amiss, especially if you’re taking full advantage of the Easter sunshine.
Tonight: Quiet Evening Before a Snowy Surprise
Skies remain mostly clear early on, with increasing cloudiness rolling in after midnight. Winds ease off in the evening, and the temperature dips to -2°C with an overnight wind chill near -5°C. A peaceful evening for now—but it’s the calm before the snowstorm.
Monday: Snow, Rain, and a Whole Lot of Weather
Things take a sharp turn Monday as clouds thicken early, bringing periods of snow in the morning, shifting to a messy snow-rain mix by the afternoon. Geraldton could see as much as 5 cm of snowfall by day’s end. Winds swing around to the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, and the high barely nudges past freezing at +2°C. The morning wind chill? A brisk -5°C.
Monday night remains cloudy with a 60% chance of continued snow or rain, and temperatures drop again to -2°C.
Tuesday to Thursday: A Mixed Bag of Spring Surprises
Tuesday brings cloudy skies and a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers, with a high of 7°C. The night stays cloudy with the same light precipitation chances and a low of -2°C.
Wednesday follows suit with more clouds and a 40% chance of snow or rain, with a high of 6°C. Flurries or rain showers could persist into the night, which will see a low near -1°C.
By Thursday, skies start to clear slightly, offering a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 8°C. Nighttime dips to -2°C again under cloudy periods. Spring is tiptoeing in—just very, very carefully.
Historic Weather Snapshot
On this date, Geraldton’s warmest April 20 reached a surprising 20.7°C in 1990—clearly a spring overachiever. The coldest? A biting -19.6°C way back in 1972. So, today’s chilly morning puts us somewhere in the “totally normal” range for Northeastern Ontario in April.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Morning: Dress like it’s still winter—hat, gloves, and a thermal layer are non-negotiable.
Afternoon: A spring jacket will suffice, especially if you’re moving around in the sun.
Evening: Add a layer again as clouds roll in and temperatures drop.
Weather Trivia: Geraldton’s Snowy Spring
Did you know? Geraldton holds the record for one of Ontario’s snowiest Aprils, with over 85 cm of snowfall recorded in April 1951. So when flakes fly in late April, locals barely bat an eye—it’s just part of the “Greenstone charm.”
