Chilly Start Today, But a Gradual Warm-Up is on the Way
Sioux Lookout sees sunshine today with a high of -2°C before clouds and a brief warm-up arrive Thursday. Cold nights return with lows plunging to -25°C
Sioux Lookout is waking up to a cold morning at -8.3°C, with mostly cloudy skies lingering overhead. The humidity is at 79%, and with a light north wind at 4 km/h, it feels like -10°C. The barometric pressure is at 102.0 kPa and rising, which suggests stable conditions for now. Visibility remains excellent at 24 km, but don’t let the clear air fool you—it’s a cold one!
Today’s Forecast: Cold Morning, Brighter Afternoon
Expect a mix of sun and cloud, with skies clearing by noon. The wind will remain light, up to 15 km/h, but with a morning wind chill of -19°C, it’ll feel especially brisk. By the afternoon, temperatures will rise slightly to a high of -2°C, with the wind chill improving to -6°C. The UV index will be low at 2, so while sunglasses might be useful, sunscreen won’t be necessary just yet.
Tonight: Clouds Return, Bitter Cold Moves In
After a clear start, clouds will increase this evening. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, but temperatures will drop sharply to -15°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -6°C early in the evening, worsening to -21°C overnight. If you’re heading out late, bundle up—it’s going to be a frigid night.
Thursday, March 20: Warmer, But Cloudy
After a brutally cold start (wind chill of -18°C in the morning), temperatures will rebound to +3°C as the day progresses. Skies will be increasingly cloudy, but with light winds, conditions will feel much milder than the previous days. The UV index will remain low at 2.
Thursday night brings a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -12°C, signaling the return of some unsettled weather.
Looking Ahead: More Flurries, Colder Nights
- Friday, March 21: A mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. High of -7°C.
- Friday Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries, low -25°C—a deep freeze returns!
- Saturday, March 22: Sunny and cold, high -3°C.
- Saturday Night: Clear and frigid, low -16°C.
What to Wear
Start today in full winter gear, including a heavy coat, gloves, and hat to protect against the -19°C wind chill. By the afternoon, you can shed a layer as temperatures become slightly more manageable. Thursday morning will be another bitter one, so dress warmly before enjoying the brief warm-up.
Weather Trivia
On March 19, Sioux Lookout has seen a dramatic range of temperatures. The warmest recorded was 15.2°C in 2012, while the coldest was a staggering -37.1°C in 1965. Today’s chill might feel rough, but at least it’s not record-breaking!
Sioux Lookout, stay warm—spring is teasing us with a little warmth, but winter isn’t ready to leave just yet!
