From Stormy Showers to a Frosty Flip: Geraldton and Greenstone in for Classic May Weather Drama
GERALDTON – WEATHER REPORT – Northern Ontario is once again proving that it likes to keep everyone on their toes. The Victoria Day Long Weekend forecast for Geraldton and Greenstone will dish out a little bit of everything—showers, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and even some frosty nights before finally rewarding us with sun and warmth by Monday.
At 6:00 AM EDT, Geraldton Airport reported cloudy skies with a temperature of 8.4°C and a saturated humidity of 100%. The wind is blowing from the northeast at 15 km/h, and visibility is holding at 16 km. The barometric pressure is 101.0 kPa and steady, but expect that to change as the weather system moves in.
Extended Forecast: Pack for All Four Seasons
Today will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm developing this afternoon. Winds will continue from the east at 20 km/h, and the high will reach 16°C under gloomy skies. The UV index will be moderate at 3.
Tonight will remain cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers early, then turning to more consistent rain after midnight. There is also a risk of a thunderstorm during the evening and overnight hours. Winds will pick up to 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h from the east. The low will settle at 10°C.
Friday will be an active weather day with showers and the risk of a thunderstorm in the morning. Winds will kick up sharply from the southeast at 20 km/h gusting to 40 km/h, swinging to a robust south 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Temperatures will climb to a surprisingly warm 22°C, but don’t let that fool you—winter is waiting in the wings. The UV index will be low at 2.
Friday night will see a dramatic cool down as skies remain cloudy and temperatures fall to just 2°C.
Saturday will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers, and temperatures will struggle to reach 7°C. The night will bring cloudy periods and a frigid low of -3°C—so don’t stash away those gloves just yet.
Sunday will offer a bit of sunshine mixed with clouds and a chilly high of 9°C. The night will be clear but cold with a low of -3°C.
Victoria Day Monday will finally feel like a spring holiday should, with sunny skies and a welcome high of 19°C. The night will remain clear with a much milder low of 3°C.
Outdoor Plans? Prepare for Everything Mother Nature Has in Her Closet
From umbrellas to winter jackets, campers and cottagers will need to prepare for an unpredictable long weekend. Friday will offer a brief touch of summer warmth, but by Saturday night, frost will be the concern. Sunday and Monday will finally bring drier, sunnier weather, perfect for outdoor plans—if you’ve thawed out by then.
Geraldton Weather Trivia
Did you know? Geraldton holds a local May record for experiencing snow on Victoria Day weekend more than once in the past decade. Keep those eyes on the sky this Saturday night—you might just see a few flakes sneak into the forecast.
