A Snowy Start with a Mild Afternoon Ahead

Sioux Lookout weather: Flurries & a high of +1°C today. Freezing drizzle possible overnight. Mild midweek before colder temps and snow return later this week

Sioux Lookout is waking up to light snow and a temperature of -6°C this morning. With humidity at 93% and a light north wind at 3 km/h, the wind chill is sitting at -7°C—not too harsh, but still a reminder that winter isn’t done yet. The barometric pressure is at 100.8 kPa and rising, indicating some changes in the weather ahead. Visibility is excellent at 24 km, so travel conditions remain fair despite the snowfall.

For the rest of the day, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries. The wind will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, and the temperature will rise to +1°C this afternoon. The wind chill sits at -10°C this morning, so you’ll need to bundle up early, but the afternoon should feel much milder. The UV index is 2 (low), so while the sun won’t be a major factor, it might peek through at times.

Tonight: Flurries & Freezing Drizzle Possible

The sky will stay cloudy tonight, with the chance of flurries increasing to 60% by late evening. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle overnight, which could lead to slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks. Winds will remain light, and temperatures will drop to -3°C before rising to +1°C by morning. The wind chill this evening will be around -7°C, so it will still feel chilly after sunset.

Midweek: A Brief Break from the Deep Freeze

Wednesday, February 26, keeps the cloudy trend going, with a 40% chance of flurries and another risk of freezing drizzle in the morning. The temperature will climb to +3°C, which is quite mild for this time of year. However, the day starts cold, with a morning wind chill near -7°C, so dressing in layers is key. The UV index will be 1 (low).

By Wednesday night, the chance of flurries jumps to 60%, and temperatures will drop again to -8°C.

Thursday & Beyond: Back to Winter Mode

On Thursday, February 27, expect clearing skies and a return to colder temperatures, with a high of -6°C.

By Thursday night, periods of snow return, and temperatures will fall to -12°C.

Friday, February 28, brings more snow, but temperatures will briefly warm to -2°C before plunging again at night. Friday night will be bitterly cold, with a low of -23°C, so get ready for a return of the deep freeze!

What to Wear?

• This morning: A warm coat, gloves, and a hat—wind chill is -10°C early on.
• This afternoon: Layers! With a high of +1°C, you may need to shed a layer later.
• Tonight: Be prepared for possible icy conditions—good boots and a warm jacket are a must.
• Wednesday: Expect a mild day, but start off with warm layers due to the morning wind chill.
• Thursday & Friday: Bundle up—it’s back to true winter cold by the end of the week.

Today’s Weather Trivia:

Did you know that the record high for February 25 in Sioux Lookout was +6.3°C in 2000, while the coldest recorded temperature on this date was a bone-chilling -39.2°C in 1965? Compared to that, today’s +1°C high feels almost spring-like!