Current Conditions
A Freezing Drizzle Advisory remains in effect for the Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake regions. Fog blankets the area, with visibility reduced to just 0.6 km. The temperature is holding steady at 0.2°C, with a dew point matching the air temperature, and 100% humidity creating damp, icy conditions. Winds from the south-southeast at 7 km/h add a touch of chill, while the barometric pressure, falling at 101.2 kPa, indicates further weather changes ahead.
Today: Slippery Start, Wet Afternoon
This morning begins with a 60% chance of flurries and the ongoing risk of freezing drizzle, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions on untreated roads and walkways. Fog patches will dissipate as the day progresses, and periods of rain or drizzle are expected by noon. The temperature will rise to +3°C, making for a damp but slightly milder afternoon.
Tonight: Drizzle and Fog Return
Rain and drizzle will persist through the evening, with fog patches developing near midnight. The temperature will remain mild, dipping only slightly to +1°C, ensuring wet but ice-free conditions overnight.
Weekend Outlook: Rain, Snow, and Cooler Temperatures
Saturday, December 28: A Messy Mix
Saturday will begin with periods of rain, transitioning to a mix of rain and snow in the afternoon. Morning fog patches will clear, but temperatures will hold steady at +3°C. As night falls, expect periods of snow or rain, with the low dropping to -4°C.
Sunday, December 29: Winter’s Return
Sunday will see mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries. The high will reach -2°C, bringing a more wintry feel. Overnight, cloudy periods and flurries will linger, with the low plummeting to -9°C.
Extended Forecast: A Chilly End to 2024
By Monday and Tuesday, temperatures will settle into a colder pattern, with daytime highs of -5°C to -8°C and nighttime lows reaching as low as -14°C by New Year’s Eve. Expect occasional sun mixed with clouds and scattered flurries to close out the year.
Weather Trivia
Sioux Lookout’s record low for December 27 was a frigid -38.3°C in 1967, while the warmest recorded high was +6.1°C in 1987. This year’s mild drizzle offers a far more manageable winter day!
