Spring in the Greenstone region has clearly decided to keep things interesting this week, flipping between sunny strolls and frosty flurries faster than you can say, “Where did I put my parka?”
As of this morning, skies are mainly cloudy across Geraldton and the surrounding Greenstone area. There’s a 30 percent chance of showers sneaking in late this morning and continuing into the afternoon. Today’s high will reach a surprisingly warm 21°C, perfect for a few stolen hours of springtime joy before the weather mood-swings again. Winds will pick up from the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 by this afternoon—just enough to scatter some freshly raked leaves. The UV index rises to 7, which is considered high, so make sure to slather on some sunscreen if you’re soaking up that midday sun.
But don’t get too cozy in your spring wardrobe. Tonight, the clouds move in with a 30 percent chance of rain showers, which could switch to flurries overnight. Yes—flurries. Winds from the northeast will ramp up to 30 km/h, gusting to 50, and temperatures will plummet to a low of -1°C. Welcome to weather roulette, Greenstone-style.
Wednesday, May 7, continues the dramatic arc. The day begins cloudy with a 30 percent chance of flurries in the morning, followed by clearing skies late in the afternoon. The wind eases off slightly, coming from the north at 20 km/h before calming down. The high will only reach 9°C, so dig out that toque again. The UV index holds at a moderate 5.
Wednesday night will be clear and bitterly cold, with the mercury dropping to a brisk -6°C—cold enough to fool your thermostat into thinking it’s late March again.
Fortunately, Mother Nature regains her sunny disposition just in time for Thursday. Full sunshine and a more seasonal high of 13°C are expected, and Thursday night will be clear again with a low of 2°C. Friday brings more sunshine with a high of 16°C and a milder low of 6°C—perfect for brushing the frost off your patio furniture and reclaiming spring.
As for what to wear—today is a tricky one. Dress in layers, and if you’re heading out in the evening, switch from T-shirt to thermal. You might want to keep both an umbrella and a wool hat within arm’s reach this week.
For weather trivia lovers: on this date in local history, Geraldton has seen a high of 25.6°C in 1991, and a chilling low of -8.2°C in 1976. So, believe it or not, today’s flurries and sun combo isn’t even the wildest mix on record.
