Monday, February 10, 2025 – A Frosty Start with Flurries Possible
Sioux Lookout remains locked in the deep freeze today with wind chills near -31°C, flurries, and frostbite risks. More cold ahead with lows nearing -29°C. Stay warm!
Good morning, Sioux Lookout! It’s another bitterly cold start to the day, with the temperature sitting at -22.6°C as of 6:00 AM. A west-northwest wind at 6 km/h is making it feel even colder, with a wind chill of -28°C. Humidity is at 77%, and visibility is a solid 24 km, so at least the cold air is clear! The barometric pressure is 103.0 kPa and rising, signaling that while today will stay frigid, conditions could remain stable.
Flurries and Wind Chills Near -31°C Today
Expect mainly cloudy skies today with a 40% chance of flurries, so keep an eye out for a few stray snowflakes. The wind will pick up from the west at 30 km/h this morning, adding to the bite in the air. Even though the actual high will be -18°C, it won’t feel that warm—wind chills will hover near -31°C, meaning frostbite can develop in minutes on exposed skin. If you must be outside, dress in layers and cover up as much as possible.
The UV index is 1 (low), but with all the snow on the ground, sunglasses might still be useful to avoid glare.
Tonight: Even Colder—Wind Chill Near -34°C!
The cloudy skies persist tonight, with a 30% chance of flurries. Winds will stay from the west at 20 km/h but will become light after midnight. Unfortunately, that won’t help much in the temperature department—the overnight low will plummet to -25°C, and with the wind chill, it will feel like -34°C. Frostbite is a serious risk, so limit time outdoors and keep extremities covered!
Looking Ahead: Cold and Crisp with a Little Sun
Tuesday, February 11, will bring some relief in the form of mainly sunny skies. However, it’s going to be another frigid day, with a high of only -19°C. The wind will stay west at 20 km/h before becoming light in the afternoon, but that won’t stop it from feeling like -35°C in the morning and -26°C in the afternoon. Frostbite will still be a major concern.
Tuesday night brings cloudy periods with a low of -26°C.
On Wednesday, February 12, expect a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -16°C—which is practically a heatwave compared to what we’ve been dealing with! The night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to -27°C.
By Thursday, February 13, sunny skies return, but the temperatures stay locked in winter’s grip, with a high of -18°C. The night will be clear and exceptionally cold, with a low of -29°C—a night for extra blankets and hot drinks!
Historical Weather Trivia: A Record-Breaking Deep Freeze
Sioux Lookout has seen some extreme cold in February. The coldest February 10 on record was a staggering -42.8°C in 1949—now that’s the kind of cold that makes today’s -23°C feel like spring! On the other hand, the warmest February 10 was 2.2°C in 1987, proving that winter can sometimes take a day off (but definitely not this year!).
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today’s frigid temperatures and strong winds demand full winter gear. A heavy insulated coat, thermal layers, windproof gloves, a hat, scarf, and warm boots are all essential. With wind chills near -31°C today and -34°C tonight, frostbite can set in within minutes—so cover every bit of exposed skin! If you’re heading out for any length of time, consider hand and foot warmers for extra protection.
Final Thought: When Will Winter Let Go?
Sioux Lookout is firmly in winter’s icy grip, with bitter cold, dangerous wind chills, and occasional flurries keeping things frozen for the foreseeable future. If you don’t have to be outside today, staying indoors with a warm drink is the best plan. If you do, layer up and be mindful of frostbite risks—it’s an Arctic-level chill out there!
