Sioux Lookout – Weather – The first weekend of October brings cool and crisp fall weather to Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake. Both communities will see a mix of overcast skies, light rain, and frost at night as temperatures dip toward freezing.
Here’s a detailed forecast for October 5, 6, and 7, 2024, including current conditions, barometric pressure, and wardrobe suggestions.
Sioux Lookout, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 7°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1017 hPa
- Skies: Overcast
October 5, 2024 (Saturday)
- Forecast: Cloudy with occasional light rain in the afternoon. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h. High of 9°C.
- Evening Conditions: Overcast with temperatures dropping to 2°C. Frost expected by early Sunday morning.
- Wardrobe: Medium-weight jacket and waterproof layers for the rain, with warm layers for the evening.
October 6, 2024 (Sunday)
- Forecast: Overcast skies in the morning, with partial clearing by afternoon. Winds will ease to 10-15 km/h from the northwest. High of 8°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies overnight, with temperatures dropping to 1°C. Frost likely.
- Wardrobe: Layered clothing and a heavier coat for the colder evening, gloves for early morning frost.
October 7, 2024 (Monday)
- Forecast: Mostly sunny with light winds from the north at 10 km/h. High of 7°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies, with temperatures dipping to 0°C overnight. Frost expected.
- Wardrobe: Warm layers, gloves, and a scarf for frosty mornings and cool evenings.
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sioux Lookout recorded its earliest October snowfall on October 4, 1996, when 8 cm of snow fell. Frost is common by the first week of October, signaling the start of cooler weather.
Pickle Lake, Ontario: Weekend Weather Forecast
Current Conditions (October 5, 2024)
- Temperature: 6°C
- Winds: Northwest at 15 km/h
- Barometric Pressure: 1018 hPa
- Skies: Cloudy
October 5, 2024 (Saturday)
- Forecast: Cloudy skies with light rain expected in the afternoon. Winds from the northwest at 15-20 km/h. High of 8°C.
- Evening Conditions: Overcast with temperatures dropping to 1°C overnight. Frost likely by Sunday morning.
- Wardrobe: Medium-weight jacket and rainproof layers for the afternoon, with warmer clothes for the evening.
October 6, 2024 (Sunday)
- Forecast: Cloudy in the morning with some sunny intervals in the afternoon. Winds will be light at 10-15 km/h from the northwest. High of 7°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies with overnight lows around 0°C. Frost is expected.
- Wardrobe: Layered clothing with a heavier coat for frost, gloves, and a hat for the colder evenings.
October 7, 2024 (Monday)
- Forecast: Mostly sunny with light winds from the north at 10 km/h. The high will be 6°C.
- Evening Conditions: Clear skies overnight, with temperatures dipping below freezing at -1°C. Frost expected.
- Wardrobe: Winter layers and gloves for the frosty mornings and cold evenings.
Pickle Lake Weather Trivia
Did you know? Pickle Lake experienced its first October snow on October 5, 1981, when 5 cm of snow fell overnight. Frost is common during early October as temperatures regularly drop below freezing at night.
Summary of Conditions
Both Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake will experience cool, fall weather this weekend, with overcast skies, occasional light rain, and frost expected overnight. Daytime highs will range from 6°C to 9°C, while nighttime lows will drop close to or below freezing. Winds will generally remain from the northwest, bringing a brisk chill to the air.
Wardrobe Recap:
- October 5: Medium-weight jacket, rainproof layers for afternoon showers, and warm clothing for evening temperatures.
- October 6: Heavier layers, gloves, and a coat for frosty morning and evening conditions.
- October 7: Heavy outerwear, gloves, and a scarf for frost in the morning and cool daytime weather.
