Light Snow and Frigid Temperatures Lead Christmas Week
Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake are embracing a winter wonderland with light snow and chilly winds setting the tone for the start of the week. Temperatures are firmly in the negatives, with wind chills making it feel even colder.
Current Conditions
As of 5:00 AM CST, Sioux Lookout Airport reported light snow with a temperature of -9.8°C. Humidity is at 87%, and the dew point sits at -11.6°C. Winds are light, from the north at 5 km/h, giving a wind chill of -13°C. Barometric pressure is at 102.1 kPa and rising, indicating more stable conditions after this morning’s snow. Visibility is a clear 19 km despite the light snow.
Today’s Forecast
Cloudy skies will dominate, with a 30% chance of flurries early in the morning. There’s a slight risk of freezing drizzle, so be cautious on slick surfaces. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and the high will reach -9°C. However, the wind chill will keep it feeling near -14°C all day.
Tonight
Skies will clear slightly in the evening before clouding over again by morning. Winds will stay light, and the low will plummet to -16°C. The wind chill will intensify, making it feel like a bitter -22°C.
Christmas Week Outlook
- Tuesday, Dec 24: Cloudy with a 30% chance of late afternoon flurries. South winds will pick up to 30 km/h, making the morning wind chill a frosty -25°C, easing to -14°C by afternoon. High of -7°C.
- Wednesday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): A mix of sun and cloud with a high of -3°C.
- Thursday, Dec 26: Partly cloudy skies with a high near -1°C.
- Friday, Dec 27: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of +1°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Layering is key for Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake’s icy conditions. Wear a thermal base layer, a thick winter coat, insulated gloves, and a hat. A scarf and sturdy boots will help block the wind and keep you steady on slick surfaces.
Weather Trivia
Did you know Sioux Lookout’s record high for December 23 was a balmy 5.5°C, set in 1959? On the other hand, the record low plummeted to -40.0°C in 1933—a stark reminder of the extremes in this region!