Thunder Bay – Weather Desk – Geraldton is having a raw spring morning, with light rain, temperatures just above freezing, and the chance of mixed precipitation through the day.
Environment Canada shows no alerts in effect for Geraldton as of late Thursday morning, but the forecast still calls for a slippery mix at times, along with gusty easterly winds.
Those travelling should be aware of a weather alert in effect for Thunder Bay with 30 to 50 mm of precipitation expected by Friday.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
At 9:00 AM EDT at Geraldton Airport, the temperature was 0.8°C under light rain. Humidity was 80%, the dew point sat at -2.3°C, pressure was 101.9 kPa, winds were from the northeast at 8 km/h, and visibility was 15 km. It is the kind of damp, cold morning that feels more like late March than late April.
Environment Canada’s forecast for today calls for cloudy skies with a 60 percent chance of rain, freezing rain, or ice pellets, along with east winds at 30 km/h gusting to 50. The high is expected to reach 7°C. That means road and sidewalk conditions could vary through the day, especially in shaded or colder spots.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Expected Conditions
Tonight looks mainly cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle and continued east winds of 30 km/h gusting to 50. The overnight low will hold near 2°C, so the evening stays damp rather than sharply cold.
For Friday, April 24, Geraldton will stay cloudy, with a 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle in the morning and early afternoon before rain begins later in the day. Winds ease slightly to east 20 km/h, and the high will be 6°C. Friday night turns unsettled again with periods of rain or snow and a low of 2°C.
The weekend improves, but not all at once. Saturday brings periods of rain and a high near 10°C, followed by a 30 percent chance of flurries or rain showers Saturday night with a low of -1°C. Sunday looks better, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 12°C. By Monday, Geraldton is expected to reach 13°C under a mix of sun and cloud before another chance of rain or snow returns Monday night.
Wardrobe Recommendations
This is a day for a water-resistant jacket, layered clothing, and footwear that can handle wet pavement. Because the forecast includes a chance of freezing rain or ice pellets, it is smart to dress for slippery conditions rather than just rain. By Sunday and Monday, lighter spring layers should be enough for many people during the afternoon.
Weather Trivia
Environment Canada lists Geraldton’s late-April normals at 10°C for the daytime high and -4°C for the overnight low. So while today’s cold rain feels unpleasant, it is not far off the kind of variable shoulder-season weather that is normal for this part of Northern Ontario.
