March’s Mood Swings Continue in Sioux Lookout
SIOUX LOOKOUT – Weather – While the calendar may insist it’s spring, Sioux Lookout is still firmly in winter’s grip this Friday morning. At 6:00 AM CDT, the temperature sat at a chilly -5°C, with light snow softly filtering down over the region.
The snow is set to taper off by mid-morning, but winter’s hold isn’t letting go quietly. The barometric pressure is measured at 99.9 kPa and falling, indicating that Mother Nature’s up to something once again.
Winds from the north are pushing through at 15 km/h, generating a wind chill of -10°C and shaving off what little warmth is in the air. With humidity sitting at a damp 85%, that snow’s clinging to everything, from windshields to beards. Visibility remains decent at 19 km—for now.
For those who appreciate historical weather context, March 21 has seen quite the range in years past. The record high was 10.4°C, reached in 1987, while the record low plummeted to -36.1°C way back in 1965. So yes, it’s cold, but let’s just say it’s been way worse.
Weekend Forecast – Cold Comfort and Cloudy Chances
Today’s weather story includes flurries wrapping up this morning, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies with a lingering 40 percent chance of more snowflakes throughout the day. Don’t be fooled by the morning’s -5°C—temperatures will fall through the afternoon to a brisk -13°C, with wind chills nosediving to -24°C by the time you’re heading home from work or school.
The UV index remains low at 2, meaning your biggest light concern is still from your fridge door.
Tonight’s sky will be relatively clear, but the wind out of the north will pick up to 30 km/h before calming later in the evening. Despite the calm skies, the mercury is taking a serious dive—down to -25°C overnight with a wind chill of -28°C.
It’s an evening that demands an extra blanket and a serious pair of wool socks. There’s even a risk of frostbite, so if you’re walking the dog, keep it brief—no time for sniffing every snowbank.
Saturday brings some sunny cheer, though it comes with serious chill. Winds will be gentler, up to 15 km/h, and the daytime high will reach -6°C. Don’t be fooled by the sun, though—morning wind chills will be punishing at -30°C, improving only slightly to -9°C in the afternoon.
Yes, your eyelashes may freeze, but hey, it’s a great excuse for hot chocolate refills. Saturday night turns cloudy again, with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a low of -13°C.
Sunday remains overcast with a 60 percent chance of snow and a high of -1°C. Snow-lovers, enjoy it while you can—because spring seems to be taking its time. Sunday night brings more clouds and a 30 percent chance of lingering flurries, with a low of -10°C.
Looking ahead to Monday, Sioux Lookout could finally tip toward a touch of seasonal sanity with a cloudy high of +1°C. A mini celebration may be in order.
What to Wear While Winter Clings On
Bundle up like a true northern warrior. Today’s wardrobe should start with thermal everything—base layers, fleece, a windproof parka, and don’t skip the hat and insulated gloves. With wind chills diving into the -20s and even -30s this weekend, frostbite isn’t a fashion accessory. Snow boots with good grip are also a must, especially with those morning flurries and icy patches.
Weather Trivia – Sioux Lookout’s “Spring” of 1965
Here’s a cool tidbit—on March 21, 1965, Sioux Lookout hit a bone-chilling -36.1°C. If you’re shivering now, just imagine what it felt like to start “spring” back then. We’re talking ice crystals in your eyelashes and every breath reminding you of exactly where you live.
