Yellow Alert – Snowfall Warning in Effect

GERALDTON / GREENSTONE: It’s a cold Christmas morning across the region with -18°C at Geraldton Airport and a wind chill near -25. Skies are cloudy, and visibility is good at 16 km, but conditions will change later today.

Snowfall Warning in Effect

Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Snowfall Warning for Geraldton–Longlac–Caramat. The main event begins tonight.

Key message: Significant snowfall begins this evening and continues into Friday.

What to Expect

• Today: Sunny early, then turning mix of sun and cloud near noon. High: -14°C. Wind chill stays around -20 this afternoon.

• Tonight: Cloud thickens and snow begins this evening, becoming heavy at times.
  Expected snowfall: 10–15 cm overnight.
  Temperatures rise toward -9°C by morning as southeast winds increase.

• Friday: Snow tapers through the morning, then cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries.
  Additional snow: 2–4 cm possible.
  High: -3°C.

Travel Impacts

Snow will reduce visibility at times, especially during heavier bursts overnight. Roads and walkways are expected to become snow-covered and slippery. If you’re heading out Christmas night or early Friday, plan for slower travel and extra stopping distance.

Stay with NetNewsLedger Weather Focus for updates as the snow moves through the region.