Sioux Lookout: Arctic Chill Continues with Snow on the Horizon

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A Bitterly Cold Morning with Lingering Flurries

Sioux Lookout remains in a deep freeze with wind chills near -34°C, followed by increasing clouds and snow midweek. Stay bundled up—frostbite risk is high!

Sioux Lookout is waking up to a deep freeze this morning, with a temperature of -24°C and light snow falling. The humidity sits at 81%, and the pressure is rising at 103.5 kPa, signaling stable but frigid conditions. The west-northwest wind is light at 6 km/h, but don’t let that fool you—the wind chill is a harsh -29°C, and as the wind picks up to 20 km/h later this morning, the wind chill will plunge even further to -34°C. The sky will see a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of lingering flurries early in the day.

Even though temperatures will attempt to climb to a daytime high of -18°C, it won’t feel much better. With the wind chill hovering at -34°C this morning and -28°C in the afternoon, frostbite remains a real concern. If you must go outside, make sure every bit of skin is covered—Mother Nature is not in the mood for kindness today.

Tonight: A Clear but Frigid Night

As the sun sets, the skies will clear, but that only means temperatures will plummet even further. Winds will remain northwest at 20 km/h before easing up later in the evening, but the overnight low will drop to -25°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -26°C in the evening and a brutal -33°C overnight. These are the kind of conditions where frostbite can develop in minutes, so limit time outside and bundle up if you need to step out.

Wednesday: A Slight Warm-Up, But Snow Returns

Wednesday will start with increasing cloudiness, and by late morning, there’s a 30% chance of flurries. By early afternoon, light snow will begin falling, becoming more steady into the night. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, but the cold will stick around, with a morning wind chill of -33°C and an afternoon high of -13°C. While that may seem like an improvement, it will still feel like -18°C later in the day—so don’t pack away the heavy winter gear just yet.

Overnight, periods of snow will continue, and temperatures will dip to -15°C.

Thursday: Snowy with No Sign of a Warm-Up

The snow will persist into Thursday, with continued periods of snowfall throughout the day. The high will reach -14°C, which is still well below freezing, keeping everything icy and slippery. Into the night, the snow will taper off to a 40% chance of flurries, with a low of -18°C.

Historic Sioux Lookout Weather for February 4

Sioux Lookout has seen some extreme temperatures on this date. The warmest February 4 on record reached a relatively mild 2.0°C, while the coldest saw temperatures plummet to a bone-chilling -42.0°C. While today’s deep freeze is bad, at least it’s not historic!

Wardrobe Wisdom: Dress for Frostbite Prevention

With wind chills ranging from -34°C in the morning to -33°C overnight, dressing appropriately isn’t just about comfort—it’s about safety. A thick, insulated parka, thermal layers, warm mittens, and a face covering are essential. If you’re heading out in the coming days, be prepared for snow, so waterproof boots with good traction are also a smart choice.

Did You Know? Sioux Lookout’s Coldest Month on Record

Sioux Lookout is no stranger to cold temperatures, but one of the coldest months on record was January 1996, when temperatures stayed consistently below -30°C for weeks. It was a winter that truly tested the endurance of even the hardiest Northerners!

 

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