Winter’s Chill Tightens Its Grip on Sioux Lookout

Snow and Blowing Winds Start the Day

Sioux Lookout faces light snow, blowing winds, and plummeting temperatures today. Snow squalls and frostbite risks make winter layers a must. Stay warm and safe!

Sioux Lookout begins the day with light snow and gusty winds, setting the stage for another wintry weather adventure. Currently, the temperature is -4°C, with a wind chill making it feel like -9°C. Winds from the northwest are blowing at 18 km/h, gusting to 32 km/h, while the humidity sits at 81%. The barometric pressure is falling, currently at 99.4 kPa, indicating an active weather pattern in motion.

Snowfall will persist through the morning, with 2 to 4 cm expected before tapering off near noon. However, blowing snow and a risk of snow squalls will make for tricky travel conditions this morning and into the early afternoon. Winds will intensify, shifting westward at 30 km/h and gusting to 60 km/h, eventually becoming northerly at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h.

The high temperature today will reach -2°C briefly before dropping sharply to -13°C by the afternoon. With the biting wind chill, it will feel like -19°C later in the day, so bundle up if you’re stepping out.

Tonight: Frigid Temperatures Take Over

As the snow fades and partly cloudy skies take hold, Sioux Lookout will see temperatures plunge to a low of -22°C overnight. Wind speeds will ease, becoming light this evening, but the wind chill will still pack a punch, making it feel like -30°C. Frostbite is a significant risk, so limit your exposure to the cold and keep warm indoors if possible.

Snow will make a comeback early Tuesday morning, bringing a preview of the next round of winter weather.

Tuesday: A Snowy Day Ahead

Tuesday promises to be another snow-filled day for Sioux Lookout, with 5 to 10 cm of fresh snowfall expected. Winds will pick up again, shifting to the west at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h by midday. Temperatures will reach a high of -7°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -28°C in the morning and -14°C in the afternoon. Frostbite risks remain high, so layer up and proceed with caution if venturing outside.

Tuesday night will stay cloudy, with a low of -17°C—another cold night to hunker down and keep warm.

Midweek Outlook: Cloudy and Cold

Wednesday will be cloudy with a high of -10°C, and a chance of flurries is expected overnight as the temperature dips to -14°C. By Thursday, the skies will start to clear, offering some sunshine and slightly milder conditions, with a high of -9°C during the day. However, the overnight low will drop to -18°C, keeping the region in winter’s firm grasp.

Historical Weather Trivia

On this day in Sioux Lookout’s weather history, the warmest January 27 reached +4.5°C in 1989, offering a brief respite from winter’s chill. On the other hand, the coldest January 27 on record plunged to -41.3°C in 1972—making today’s -22°C overnight low seem almost cozy by comparison!

Wardrobe Wisdom

Today’s weather calls for full winter gear. An insulated parka, warm gloves, and a scarf are a must. Windproof layers will help shield you from the biting wind chills, while sturdy winter boots with good traction are essential for navigating snowy and icy surfaces. Tonight, double up on layers if you have to be outside, as the frostbite risk will be high.