A Frosty Morning in Sioux Lookout
Good morning, Sioux Lookout! The day begins with light snow falling and a temperature of -9°C. Winds from the north at 10 km/h bring the wind chill down to a crisp -14°C, so it’s a good morning to keep that scarf wrapped tight. Humidity is at 91%, and visibility is reduced to 5 km due to the snowfall. The barometric pressure is at 101.5 kPa and rising, suggesting a temporary break in the weather later.
Friday’s Forecast: Cloudy with Flurries
The skies will stay cloudy today, with a 40% chance of flurries in the morning and early afternoon. Winds will shift to the northwest at 20 km/h, making it feel colder despite a daytime high of -11°C. Wind chills will hover near -22°C in the morning and improve slightly to -16°C by the afternoon.
Tonight: A Chilly Drop
As evening falls, clouds will linger, and winds will calm down to 15 km/h. Temperatures will plunge to -19°C, with wind chills making it feel like -23°C. Stay bundled up if you need to venture out!
Saturday: Bright but Frigid
Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of -14°C, offering a brief respite from the overcast skies. Overnight, expect the clouds to thicken again, with a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -21°C.
Sunday: Deep Freeze Persists
Sunday remains cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -16°C. The night will see partial clearing but bone-chilling lows of -27°C, so be sure your furnace is working overtime!
Historical Weather Tidbit
Sioux Lookout’s record high for January 10th was 4.0°C, set in 1987, while the record low plunged to -38.9°C in 1977. Today’s temperatures might feel cold, but they’re far from record-breaking extremes!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Thick coats, thermal layers, and insulated boots are your best friends today. Don’t forget gloves, a scarf, and a hat to combat those wind chills, especially tonight.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sioux Lookout averages over 100 frost days annually, making it one of Canada’s frostiest towns! Perfect for the winter adventurer.
