March 22 Kicks Off with a Cold Shoulder from Mother Nature
Saturday Forecast: Blue Skies, Bitter Temps
Ah, spring in Sioux Lookout—where clear skies and -24°C somehow go hand in hand. At 6:00 AM CDT this fine Saturday morning, the thermometer at Sioux Lookout Airport reads a crisp -24.2°C under crystal-clear skies.
The dew point is hanging at -26.6°C, and with a humidity level of 81%, you’ve got that fresh, frosty air that really wakes you up (whether you like it or not). Winds are barely stirring from the east-northeast at 3 km/h, but even that whisper of a breeze drops the wind chill down to -27°C.
The barometric pressure is sitting at a steady 101.9 kPa and rising, and visibility is a pristine 24 km—ideal for watching your breath crystallize mid-sentence.
The good news? Sunshine! The bad news? It’s still going to feel like you stepped into a snow globe set to “Arctic Blast.” Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and today’s high will reach a modest -7°C. However, with wind chill values near -30°C this morning and still around -10°C by the afternoon, there’s a continued risk of frostbite for anyone lingering outside too long. The UV index is low at 2, so eye protection isn’t crucial—but frostbite protection sure is.
Tonight: A Clear Start, Then Snow Sneaks In
Tonight begins clear and calm, but don’t let that lull you into complacency. Cloud cover builds near midnight, and there’s a 60 percent chance of light snow sneaking in overnight. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h, but temperatures will dip to -17°C. Wind chills will hover around -10°C in the evening, plunging to a more formidable -24°C overnight. Another night where frostbite stays on the guest list.
Sunday March 23: Snowy Skies and a Slight Warm-Up
Sunday brings snow—finally some real spring content! Expect 2 to 4 cm of the fluffy stuff, with winds shifting northeast at 20 km/h in the afternoon. Temperatures will reach a high of -2°C, but morning wind chills around -19°C mean you’ll still want your winter layers. The afternoon improves slightly, with a wind chill of -8°C. UV index remains low at 1, so the snow’s glimmer will be the brightest thing in the sky.
Sunday night continues the snowy theme with a 60 percent chance of snow and a low of -11°C.
Monday March 24: Zero Hero
Monday brings cloudy skies and a high of zero degrees—officially not freezing, but emotionally still cold. Monday night clears out again with a low of -14°C. So yes, winter still has the upper hand, but we’re inching toward that sweet spring thaw… slowly.
What to Wear?
Today’s outfit? Think expedition-ready: thermal base layers, down-filled outerwear, and accessories that cover every square inch of skin. Sunday lets you upgrade from “arctic adventurer” to “light snow trekker,” but you’ll still need all your winter staples. Monday might tempt you to ditch the hat—but don’t fall for it.
Historical Snapshot
Sioux Lookout has seen some wild swings on March 22. The warmest temperature ever recorded on this date was a springy 9.0°C back in 1987, while the coldest nose-numbing low was -34.4°C in 1965. So as cold as -24°C is, we’ve definitely seen worse. Still, spring has a long road ahead.
Weather Trivia Time!
Did you know Sioux Lookout’s record snowiest March dumped nearly 85 cm of snow in 1966? That’s almost enough to lose your mailbox! So, by comparison, 2–4 cm tomorrow is just a polite dusting.
