A Warming Trend With Snowy Mood Swings Through the Weekend
SIOUX LOOKOUT – WEATHER – It’s a mainly clear and chilly morning in Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake, with the thermometer sitting at -9.4°C as of 6:00 AM. The wind is from the south at 7 km/h, making it feel like -13°C out there, so don’t be fooled by the sunrise. The humidity is at a high 94%, which adds that signature damp edge to the northern cold, while the barometric pressure sits at 101.9 kPa—but it’s falling, which hints at changes coming soon.
Visibility is excellent at 24 km, but that calm, crisp start will give way to a more unsettled afternoon.
Today’s Forecast: A Pleasant Start with an Uncertain Finish
Expect a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day, perfect for early errands or a walk around the lake. But heads up—there’s a 60% chance of either rain showers or flurries later this afternoon. With a high of +5°C and the UV index sitting at a moderate 3, you might be tempted to think spring has arrived. Just remember, it’s Northwestern Ontario—anything can happen by 3 PM.
Winds will swing west at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 as we head into the afternoon. That, combined with this morning’s wind chill of -16°C, means that even as things “warm up,” the breeze may have other plans.
Tonight: The Flurry Factor Rises
This evening, the forecast keeps us on our toes. There’s a 60% chance of rain or flurries early on, turning into a few flurries overnight with a light snowfall of about 2 cm expected. Winds will shift from west to north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 again before calming down a bit. Temperatures will dip to -11°C, with a wind chill of -17°C making it feel downright frosty once more.
Thursday: Clearing the Decks
Thursday starts cloudy but clears up by early afternoon—finally! The winds will remain from the north at 20 km/h before tapering off. Highs will hit -4°C, but don’t let that fool you: it’ll feel like -18°C in the morning and only -6°C by the afternoon. The UV index holds steady at 3.
Thursday night brings a 60% chance of snow under cloudy skies and a low of -9°C.
Looking Ahead: Mixed Signals into the Weekend
Friday continues the theme of meteorological indecision with a 60% chance of snow under a mix of sun and cloud. The high will hover around -2°C, and the overnight low will fall back to -11°C with more snowfall possible.
Saturday offers a small reprieve—just a 40% chance of flurries and a high near -1°C. But those lows? They’re holding steady at -16°C for both Saturday and Sunday nights.
Sunday finally delivers what feels like a spring day—sunny skies and a high of 0°C. It’s not balmy, but hey, it’s something.
What to Wear: Spring Style with Arctic Layers
Today’s warmer afternoon high might have you eyeing your lighter jacket, but keep the winter gear within reach. Dress in warm layers that you can peel off and reapply as needed. Waterproof boots are still a wise move, especially with those afternoon flurries and slushy mix likely. And don’t forget sunglasses—the sun does like to sneak out between snow squalls.
Weather Trivia: Pickle Lake—The Coolest Place You’ve (Probably) Never Been
Did you know that Pickle Lake is the most northerly community in Ontario with year-round road access? It also frequently records some of the coldest spring temperatures in the province. So if you think today’s -9°C feels brisk, remember—it’s practically patio season up here!
