Winter Won’t Let Go Just Yet in Greenstone Country
Forecast for Thursday, May 1, 2025
Geraldton is easing into May with classic northern Ontario flair—cloudy, chilly, and just a touch unpredictable. As of 6:36 AM at the Geraldton Airport, the temperature is a brisk 0.8°C with a dew point hovering just above freezing at 0.1°C. Humidity is a saturated 95%, and visibility is decent at 16 kilometres under cloudy skies. Winds are calm for now at 5 km/h from the south, but don’t get too comfortable—change is blowing in.
The barometric pressure is holding at 101.5 kPa, though all signs point to a system on the move. Rain will settle in throughout the day, and by late morning, winds will kick up from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40. Temperatures will climb just slightly to a high of 7°C. The UV index today sits at a moderate 4—not a sunbathing kind of day, but your face could still catch some rays between showers.
Thursday Night: Here Comes the Snow (Yes, Really)
Tonight, Geraldton makes the dramatic seasonal pivot only northern Ontario can pull off. Periods of rain will transition to snow near midnight, with up to 2 cm expected. Winds remain brisk from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40. The temperature will drop to -3°C, and with wind chill, it will feel more like -8. So yes, May starts with flurries and frost—pack away the flip-flops, friends.
Friday Forecast: Snowy Mornings and Cloudy Afternoons
Friday, May 2, continues the wintry blast. Periods of snow are expected to end near noon, followed by a cloudy afternoon with a 40 percent chance of lingering flurries. Another 2 cm of accumulation is possible. The high will barely touch 0°C, and the morning wind chill will make it feel like -9°C. Winds will lighten later in the morning, but the air will still bite.
Friday night keeps it chilly with a 60 percent chance of snow and a low of -7°C. But don’t lose hope—Saturday marks the turning point.
A Weekend Thaw on the Horizon
Saturday brings a welcome mix of sun and cloud with a significant jump in temperature, reaching a high of 10°C. By Saturday night, skies will clear entirely, and the temperature dips to -6°C. Come Sunday, it’s all sunshine with a gorgeous high of 13°C—perfect for finally dusting off the BBQ or simply remembering what spring feels like.
Geraldton’s Historic Weather Today
May 1 in Geraldton has seen its fair share of mood swings. The warmest on record was 23.7°C back in 1998, while the coldest plunge happened in 1974 with a shivering -13.3°C. So while snow in May might raise some eyebrows, it’s hardly unprecedented for this neck of the woods.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Dress in full Canadian spring survival mode: waterproof layers for the rain, insulated outerwear for the overnight snow, and don’t forget the windproof gloves. You might need sunglasses by Saturday, but today, it’s all about staying warm and dry.
Weather Trivia: Geraldton’s Late-Season Snow
Geraldton is no stranger to May snowfall. In fact, the community has recorded snow as late as May 24! So, if you’re seeing flakes tonight—consider it tradition.
META Description: Geraldton braces for rain turning to snow tonight with up to 4 cm possible by Friday. Cold temperatures persist before a weekend warm-up begins Saturday.
