Light Snow and Deep Freeze to Kick Off Friday
Sioux Lookout weather: Snow and -19°C with wind chills of -37°C this morning. Steady snow continues into Saturday with gusty winds and frigid temps
Sioux Lookout is embracing the full force of winter this morning. As of 8:00 AM CST, light snow is falling, with the temperature at a brisk -19°C. Add in the south wind at 11 km/h, and it feels more like -26°C. Humidity sits at 84%, and visibility is reduced to 19 km due to the falling snow. The barometric pressure is at 101.4 kPa and dropping, hinting at more snow on the way.
Friday: Snow Moves In and Temperatures Stay Low
As the morning progresses, increasing cloud cover will dominate, with a 30% chance of flurries giving way to steady snow by noon. Expect 2 to 4 cm of accumulation throughout the day. Winds from the south will pick up to 20 km/h before becoming light later in the afternoon. The high temperature will reach -13°C, but wind chills remain brutal, hitting -37°C this morning before easing slightly to -20°C in the afternoon. The risk of frostbite is high, so make sure to keep skin covered if you’re heading out.
Friday Night: Steady Snow Continues
Snow will persist into the evening and overnight hours, with periods of snowfall expected. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and the temperature will hold steady near -15°C. The wind chill will hover around -21°C, making for a cold and snowy night in Sioux Lookout.
Saturday: Gusty Winds and Flurries
Saturday brings more unsettled weather, with mainly cloudy skies and a 60% chance of flurries throughout the day. Winds will shift to the northwest and strengthen, reaching 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h by the morning. Temperatures will peak at -8°C but will fall to -14°C in the afternoon, with wind chills making it feel like -23°C in the morning and -17°C later in the day. Be prepared for blowing snow and reduced visibility at times.
Saturday night will remain cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -19°C.
Sunday: Cloudy with Persistent Flurries
The snowy trend continues on Sunday, with a 40% chance of flurries under cloudy skies and a slightly warmer high of -6°C. The evening will bring more snow, with a 60% chance of flurries and a low of -11°C.
Historical Weather Fact for January 24
Sioux Lookout has experienced its share of extremes on January 24. The warmest recorded temperature for this date was 3.5°C in 1967, while the coldest was a bone-numbing -43.9°C in 1970. Today’s chill may be harsh, but it’s far from record-breaking!
Wardrobe Recommendations
Dressing for the cold is essential today, especially with the risk of frostbite. Wear a thermal base layer, thick sweater, and an insulated parka with a hood. Mittens (not gloves), a warm scarf, and a toque will help protect your extremities from the bitter wind chill. Sturdy, lined winter boots with good grip are a must for navigating fresh snow.
Did You Know?
Sioux Lookout’s location in northwestern Ontario places it right in the path of Arctic air masses, making it one of the chillier spots in the region during winter. Its proximity to countless lakes also contributes to frequent flurries, as moisture from the lakes enhances snowfall in the colder months.
