A Dusting of Snow Today, a Touch of Sunshine—But Don’t Store the Snow Shovel Just Yet
SIOUX LOOKOUT & PICKLE LAKE, ON – WEATHER REPORT – The skies may be lightening up soon, but winter’s icy grip still holds firm across Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake this Thursday morning. At 5:00 AM from Sioux Lookout Airport, the temperature is -3.7°C, with light snow falling and visibility reduced to 5 km. The wind is coming in from the north at 11 km/h, producing a wind chill of -8°C—just enough to remind us that spring in northwestern Ontario is always fashionably late.
Humidity is near-saturation at 97%, and pressure is at 100.1 kPa and rising—a signal that today’s weather may bring a few surprises (but at least it’s trending upward!).
Morning Flurries Fizzle Out, Sunshine Fights Through
Snow will wrap up near noon, followed by a welcome mix of sun and cloud. But before you get too comfortable, winds will shift to the northwest and ramp up to 20 km/h with gusts reaching 40 km/h, making the already chilly conditions feel even crisper. The temperature will rise modestly to a high of +2°C, but with this morning’s wind chill down at -10, you’ll definitely want your winter wardrobe handy.
The UV index will reach 4, which is moderate. If you’re heading out during any sunny breaks this afternoon, don’t underestimate the power of that spring sun—especially with all the reflective snow still lying around.
Clear Skies Tonight—But a Cold One Coming
Tonight will bring a break in the clouds, clearing late in the evening. However, temperatures will take a nosedive to -8°C, with a wind chill feeling closer to -11. Winds will settle down by then, becoming light overnight—so it’s a good night to enjoy the stars if you’re bundled up and brave enough.
Friday Through Sunday: A Familiar Flurry Forecast
Friday starts out quietly but turns cloudier with a 60 percent chance of afternoon flurries. The high will again reach +2°C, though the morning wind chill will drop to a biting -13°C. Friday night will stay chilly with a 60 percent chance of more flurries and a low of -11°C.
Saturday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 percent chance of flurries and a daytime high around 0°C. Expect more flurries Saturday night and an even colder low of -12°C.
Sunday continues this classic “April in the North” pattern with more flurries possible (30 percent chance), a high of -3°C, and a bitter low of -16°C Sunday night. At this rate, winter might just stick around until the Easter Bunny needs a snowmobile.
What to Wear: Winter’s Not Finished With Us Yet
Layer up like it’s February. You’ll want insulated boots, windproof outerwear, and gloves that’ll keep your fingers nimble in -10°C wind chills. Sunglasses will come in handy during sunny breaks—especially with fresh snow amplifying those rays.
Weather Trivia from the Northern Edge
Did you know Sioux Lookout’s coldest recorded April 3rd dropped to a brutal -29.2°C in 1975? While today is far from that extreme, it’s clear the region’s idea of spring still comes with snowflakes. And Pickle Lake? It holds one of the coldest average April temperatures in Ontario. This isn’t your typical “April showers” region—it’s more like “April snowstorms and lingering cold fronts.”
