GERALDTON – WEATHER – Geraldton starts Monday cloudy, mild, and damp, with a Special Weather Statement in effect for Geraldton–Longlac–Caramat. Environment Canada is calling for 15 to 25 mm of rain, with locally higher amounts possible, beginning tonight and diminishing Tuesday.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

At 7:00 AM EDT at Geraldton Airport, it was 2.2°C under cloudy skies. Humidity was very high at 98%, with a dew point of 1.9°C.

Winds were light from the ENE at 5 km/h, pressure was 102.1 kPa, and visibility was 16 km.

Special Weather Statement

Environment Canada says significant rainfall is expected, and frozen or nearly saturated ground may have a reduced ability to absorb the water.

Rain begins this evening, with 10 to 20 mm expected tonight. On Tuesday, rain changes to snow or rain near noon before ending late in the afternoon, with another 5 to 10 mm possible.

Water may pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and watch for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts.

Extended Forecast

Expected Conditions

Today will be mainly cloudy, with fog patches dissipating this morning. Southeast winds will reach 20 km/h before becoming light this afternoon. The high will climb to 14°C.

Tonight turns wet, with rain beginning this evening and a low of 3°C.

Tuesday will be colder, with rain changing to snow or rain near noon, then ending late in the afternoon. Northwest winds will increase to 20 km/h, gusting to 40, with temperatures steady near 2°C.

Tuesday night will bring cloudy periods and a sharp drop to -7°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Dress in layers today, as temperatures rise into double digits before rain arrives tonight. Waterproof footwear and a rain jacket will be needed this evening and Tuesday. By Tuesday night, switch back to winter-weight layers as temperatures fall well below freezing.

Weather Trivia

Spring rain can cause problems in Northern Ontario when the ground is still frozen or saturated. Instead of soaking in, rainfall can run off quickly, pooling on roads and increasing the risk of localized flooding.