Sioux Lookout – WEATHER – Wednesday starts under a blanket of dense fog, significantly reducing visibility and prompting a fog advisory for the area. As the day progresses, the fog is expected to lift, paving the way for a mix of sun and cloud, but not without its early morning challenges.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions: The Sioux Lookout Airport reports a cool temperature of 1.7°C with a matching dew point, resulting in a humidity level of 100%. The south-southwest wind is gentle at 8 km/h, but the visibility is critically low at 0.6 km due to the dense fog enveloping the area. The barometric pressure is at 100.8 kPa, currently showing a falling trend.
Expected Conditions: Today, after the morning fog dissipates, Sioux Lookout will see a day mixed with sun and clouds. Early risers might encounter a 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle, with temperatures reaching a high of 12°C under a moderate UV index of 3.
Tonight, the sky will partly clear, though fog patches are expected to form near midnight, contributing to a low of minus 3°C and a wind chill making it feel like minus 7°C overnight.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Thursday offers a similar pattern with a mix of sun and cloud. There’s a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers, with morning fog patches clearing away. The wind will shift to the north at 20 km/h in the afternoon, and temperatures will again peak at 12°C, with an early morning wind chill of minus 7°C and a moderate UV index of 3. The night brings a 30 percent chance of showers with a low of minus 2°C.
Friday’s forecast suggests a balance between sun and cloud, with a daytime high of 8°C and a clear night falling to a low of minus 7°C.
Saturday sees a continuation of the mixed sun and cloud pattern, but with a 40 percent chance of showers and a high of 12°C. The night will feature cloudy periods and a 40 percent chance of showers, with temperatures steadying at zero.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Given the chilly mornings and potential for fog and showers, residents are advised to dress in layers for warmth and versatility. A waterproof jacket is essential for navigating the early damp conditions, and a hat and gloves may be needed for the brisk wind chills experienced during the night and early mornings.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Fog forms when water vapor in the air condenses into tiny droplets near the ground, essentially creating a cloud that’s touching the earth. The phenomenon is common in areas like Sioux Lookout, especially when warm, moist air is cooled rapidly.
