Light Snow and a Cold Morning
Sioux Lookout sees light snow today before bitterly cold temperatures settle in. A frigid -26°C is expected Friday night, with a bone-chilling -27°C on Sunday night
Sioux Lookout wakes up to light snowfall this morning, with a temperature of -9.6°C and a humidity level of 92%, making the air feel damp and heavy. The wind, coming from the SSE at 5 km/h, adds a slight chill, bringing the wind chill to -12°C. Visibility remains excellent at 24 km, but the barometric pressure is sitting at 100.9 kPa and falling, signaling some weather changes ahead.
Thursday: Snow Ends, but Clouds and Flurries Remain
Periods of snow will taper off this morning, but don’t put away the shovel just yet—there’s still a 40% chance of flurries sticking around for the rest of the day. Expect an additional 2 cm of snow before things quiet down. Winds will be light at up to 15 km/h, keeping the air brisk. The high reaches -4°C, though it won’t feel that warm, with wind chills of -16°C in the morning and -6°C by the afternoon. The UV index stays low at 1, so you can skip the sunscreen today.
Tonight: Cloudy, Cold, and More Flurries
Cloud cover lingers into the evening with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, but temperatures plunge to -17°C. With a wind chill of -9°C early in the evening and -20°C overnight, it’s going to be a night for extra layers and cozy blankets.
Looking Ahead: A Frigid Weekend Incoming
Friday: Sunshine, but Arctic Cold
The snow finally clears out on Friday, giving way to sunshine. However, don’t let the clear skies fool you—temperatures will struggle to reach a high of -16°C. And as night falls, Sioux Lookout plunges into an absolutely frigid -26°C. That’s the kind of cold that makes car batteries groan and frostbite a real concern.
Saturday: More Snow Creeps In
Clouds return Saturday, bringing a 40% chance of flurries and a slightly warmer high of -8°C. But the relief is short-lived—by night, periods of snow take over, and the low settles in at -8°C.
Sunday: Snow and a Dangerous Deep Freeze
Sunday continues the snowy trend, with periods of snow and a high of -4°C. But brace yourself—Sunday night brings an extreme temperature drop, bottoming out at a staggering -27°C. If you’ve been procrastinating on getting those extra warm mittens, now’s the time!
Dressing for the Weather
Layering is your best friend today. A warm winter coat, hat, gloves, and insulated boots will keep you comfortable. By Friday and especially Sunday night, it’s time to break out the heavy-duty cold-weather gear—thermal layers, thick socks, and face coverings are a must to protect against the deep freeze.
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia
Did you know that Sioux Lookout holds a record low temperature of -45.6°C, set on January 10, 1982? While -27°C on Sunday night is brutally cold, it’s still a long way from this all-time Arctic-level record!
