Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – Geraldton–Greenstone is starting Tuesday under cloudy skies with temperatures near -8°C and high moisture in the air—conditions that can quickly turn slippery.
Periods of light snow will taper off near noon, but the bigger early-morning concern is a risk of freezing drizzle, which can create a thin glaze of ice on untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions (Geraldton Airport, 5:50 AM EST)
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Temperature: -8.2°C
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Condition: Cloudy
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Wind: Calm
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Humidity: 91%
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Visibility: 11 km
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Pressure: 100.5 kPa
Today (Tuesday)
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Periods of light snow ending near noon, then cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries
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Risk of freezing drizzle this morning
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Wind up to 15 km/h
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High: -2°C
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Wind chill: -16 this morning, improving to about -6 this afternoon
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight
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Overcast
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Wind up to 15 km/h
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Low: -12°C
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Wind chill: -6 this evening, near -15 overnight
Wednesday, January 7
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Cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries in the afternoon
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Wind up to 15 km/h
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High: -2°C
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Wind chill: -15 in the morning, near -6 in the afternoon
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Night: Clear, low -7°C
Thursday, January 8
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A mix of sun and cloud
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High: -2°C
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Night: Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries, low -11°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Morning commute: Warm winter coat, toque, mitts, and insulated boots with good tread—watch for icy patches from freezing drizzle.
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Afternoon: You’ll feel the mild-up to -2°C, but keep layers—cloud and flurries can still feel damp and chilly.
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If driving: Keep your scraper handy and take it slow on bridges, hills, and untreated side roads.
Weather Trivia
Freezing drizzle forms when tiny liquid droplets in low clouds are supercooled (below 0°C but still liquid). They freeze on contact with the ground—creating “glare ice” that can be hard to see, especially at dawn and dusk.
Final Words on Today’s Weather
Geraldton–Greenstone weather for Jan. 6, 2026: cloudy with periods of light snow ending near noon, then a 40% chance of flurries. Risk of freezing drizzle this morning may create icy travel conditions. High near -2°C, colder tonight.
