A Chilly, Cloudy Start with a Brighter Afternoon Ahead
Good morning to Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake, where we’re kicking off Tuesday, April 15th with a brisk -3°C under overcast skies. With a stiff north-northwest wind blowing at 22 km/h, it feels more like -9°C out there—your face probably already noticed. The barometric pressure is at 101.6 kPa and falling, suggesting a transition is on the horizon. Humidity is a relatively high 85%, and visibility stretches a decent 24 km despite the early grey.
There’s a 40 percent chance of flurries hanging around this morning, but take heart—clearing skies are on the way this afternoon. Winds will pick up to a blustery 30 km/h from the northwest, gusting up to 50 km/h. So yes, your hat might run faster than you do today. The high will reach a modest +3°C, though it will feel like a bone-chilling -12°C in the morning hours. UV index is a moderate 4, so a bit of sunblock wouldn’t hurt once the skies open up.
Tonight – Clear and Cold
As the sun sets, things calm down both above and below. Skies will clear out and winds will ease to a light breeze, after holding at 20 km/h from the northwest earlier in the evening. The temperature will drop sharply to a low of -11°C with a wind chill making it feel closer to -13°C. Definitely a night for thick socks, hot drinks, and keeping outdoor exposure to a minimum.
Midweek Outlook – A Brief Warm-Up Before Things Get Wet
Wednesday greets us with sunshine, but don’t be fooled—morning temperatures will feel like a wintry -14°C with the wind chill. Winds will shift to the southeast at 20 km/h by the afternoon, nudging the temperature up to a more spring-like high of 8°C. That sunshine will be short-lived though, as clouds roll back in during the evening, bringing with them a 30 percent chance of rain or flurries. The low will hover around zero.
Thursday looks wetter (and maybe whiter) with a 60 percent chance of snow or rain and a high of +4°C. That same unsettled pattern continues into the night with a low of -1°C.
Friday offers no firm promises either, with mostly cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of flurries throughout the day. Temperatures will reach a high of 4°C before dropping back to -8°C overnight. It’s one of those weeks where your umbrella, snow brush, and sunglasses might all get used—possibly in the same hour.
What to Wear?
Dress like it’s still winter, especially in the mornings—think warm boots, wind-resistant coats, gloves, and yes, that toque isn’t going anywhere yet. Layers will be your best friend as we swing between sunshine and surprise snowflakes.
Weather Flashback
Today’s date has seen some extreme April personality in the past. The record high for April 15th in the Sioux Lookout area is a balmy 18.9°C, set in 1953. On the flip side, the record low is a frosty -21.1°C, way back in 1940. So yes, we’re somewhere in the middle—but Mother Nature definitely has a flair for dramatic mood swings up here.
