Cloudy Skies and a Chilly Morning
Sioux Lookout wakes up to cloudy skies and a temperature of -2.7°C, with a northwest wind at 14 km/h making it feel like -8°C. The humidity sits at 72%, and the barometric pressure is rising at 101.1 kPa, indicating some short-term stability—though that won’t last long. The morning wind chill of -11°C makes it a brisk start to the day.
Clouds will linger throughout the day, with a 40% chance of light snow developing late this afternoon. Winds remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, with temperatures struggling to reach the freezing mark at 0°C. The UV index is low at 2, so while sunglasses might not be necessary, dressing in layers will be.
Tonight, cloudy skies persist, with a 40% chance of light snow and a risk of freezing rain overnight. Winds will shift to the east at 20 km/h after midnight, and the low will hover around 0°C, keeping things just cold enough for slippery conditions.
Friday and Saturday: A Messy Mix of Ice, Rain, and Snow
Friday morning starts off on a treacherous note with a 60% chance of ice pellets, transitioning to a 60% chance of rain in the afternoon. There’s also a risk of freezing rain in the morning, so roads and sidewalks could become dangerously slick. Winds will be east at 20 km/h, but they’ll ease up early in the day. Despite the messy conditions, temperatures will climb to 5°C, and the UV index will remain low at 1.
Friday night brings rain or freezing rain, with temperatures staying above freezing at 3°C.
Saturday will be a wild weather day, featuring freezing rain or snow, blowing snow, and strong winds. With a high of 4°C, there will be a battle between winter and spring, but by Saturday night, winter wins—snow and blowing snow will dominate, with temperatures plunging to -15°C.
Sunday and Beyond: Back to Winter
Sunday calms down slightly, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries. However, temperatures remain cold, with a high of -6°C. Sunday night will be downright frigid, dropping to -18°C.
Monday sees a small rebound, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries, reaching a high of 0°C. Monday night stays cold, with a low of -13°C.
What to Wear?
For today, a warm coat, gloves, and a hat are necessary, especially with the morning wind chill of -11°C. Waterproof boots will be useful as snowflakes start flying later. Friday and Saturday call for serious winter gear plus waterproof layers—freezing rain, ice pellets, and rain mean that conditions will be messy, so wear grippy footwear and avoid unnecessary travel if roads get icy. By Sunday and Monday, bundle up again, as Arctic air returns.
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia!
On March 13, 1996, Sioux Lookout recorded a frigid low of -33.2°C—a stark contrast to the messy mix of weather this year. However, the warmest March 13 on record was 12.8°C in 2012, proving just how unpredictable springtime in Northern Ontario can be!
