Today’s Outlook: Frosty Start, Toasty Finish
GERALDTON & GREENSTONE – Good morning, chilly champions of the north! As of 7:00 AM at Geraldton Airport, it’s a brisk -4.9°C under clear, sunny skies. If you’re wondering why your breath looks like a mini steam engine this morning, blame the 95% humidity paired with that frosty temperature. Despite the cold, the barometric pressure is sitting nice and steady at 102.8 kPa — a good omen for a day that’s about to warm up dramatically.
Winds are a whisper at just 4 km/h from the west-northwest, but even that little puff gives us a wind chill of -7°C. Gloves and a warm hat are highly recommended for any early morning adventures, even if it’s just running out to grab coffee. Visibility is excellent at 16 km, so the only thing clouding your vision today might be your frosty glasses.
The forecast calls for sunny skies all day, with temperatures rocketing up to a high of 14°C — quite the comeback story after this morning’s deep freeze! Winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h, and the UV index will hit a moderate 5. That sunshine might just trick you into thinking it’s full-on summer, so don’t forget the sunscreen.
Historically, Geraldton has seen some wild swings on this date, with the highest recorded temperature hitting a pleasant 20.0°C in 1990, and the lowest dropping all the way to a teeth-chattering -16.1°C in 1972. Today’s weather is a happy middle ground — spring at its most dramatic.
Tonight looks clear and calm, with temperatures dipping to a mild +1°C. A beautiful evening to maybe dust off the barbecue (and your winter coat just in case).
Sunday: Bright Start, Cloudy Finish
Sunday will greet you with sunshine once again, but don’t let your guard down! Clouds will start sneaking in by the afternoon. Winds will become southwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 near noon, making it a bit breezier but still beautiful. Expect a high of 16°C and another UV index of 5 — a perfect day for outdoor adventures until the clouds roll in.
Sunday night brings cloudy periods and a 30% chance of showers, with a low around +1°C. Might want to keep an umbrella by the door — just in case!
Monday: Hello, Rain
Monday shifts gears with a 60% chance of rain throughout the day under cloudy skies. The high will be around 13°C, so it will stay mild even if it gets a bit damp. By Monday night, the rain will settle in more steadily, with temperatures dipping back to the freezing mark at zero. April showers… bringing May flowers (we hope)!
What to Wear?
This morning, layer up like you’re prepping for winter: hat, gloves, and a warm jacket. By afternoon, you’ll want to shed a few layers — think spring coat and sunglasses. Sunday will call for wind-resistant gear, and by Monday, pack the rain jacket and waterproof shoes!
Geraldton and Greenstone Weather Trivia:
Did you know? Geraldton once held the record for the coldest temperature in Ontario in May — a bone-chilling -13.9°C! Today’s -5°C feels almost balmy by comparison!
