Bone-Chilling Temperatures and Dangerous Wind Chills
Sioux Lookout remains under an Extreme Cold Warning, with wind chills reaching -42°C this morning. Frostbite can occur within minutes. Bitter cold continues into the weekend
Sioux Lookout is locked in an Arctic deep freeze this morning, with an Extreme Cold Warning in effect. Current temperatures have plunged to -36.1°C, and with the light north-northeast wind at 3 km/h, the wind chill is an unforgiving -40°C. These conditions are dangerous for anyone spending time outdoors, as frostbite can set in within minutes. If you’re heading out today, layer up and limit your exposure!
Current Conditions in Sioux Lookout
As of 5:00 AM CST, skies are clear, and temperatures are sitting at a brutal -36.1°C. The humidity is 72%, and the barometric pressure is at 102.4 kPa and rising, indicating relatively stable weather ahead. Despite the cold, visibility remains excellent at 24 km—not that many will be eager to go sightseeing in these conditions!
Today’s Forecast: Bitter Cold, Some Sun, and a Slight Warm-Up
Expect mainly sunny skies today, but don’t let that fool you—it’s still going to be frigid. The wind will remain light, up to 15 km/h, but that’s enough to keep wind chills near -42°C this morning. Things will “warm up” slightly by the afternoon with a high of -19°C, though wind chills will still hover around -26°C. If you’re spending any time outside today, protect all exposed skin—frostbite can occur within minutes!
Tonight: Another Deep Freeze
Skies will remain clear through the evening, with clouds increasing near midnight. The overnight low will plummet to -31°C, and wind chills will make it feel like -36°C. If you’re heading out tonight, cover up completely and keep extra blankets in your car in case of emergencies.
Friday: Still Cold, But a Slight Improvement
Valentine’s Day in Sioux Lookout will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of -17°C. The morning will be brutally cold, with wind chills near -37°C, before “warming” to a wind chill of -21°C in the afternoon.
Friday night will see clear skies and a low of -29°C—perfect for a cozy indoor date night with hot chocolate!
Weekend Outlook: Cold and Clear
- Saturday: Sunny, high of -18°C
- Saturday Night: Clear, low of -31°C
- Sunday: Sunny, high of -21°C
- Sunday Night: Clear, low of -31°C
The theme? Cold, clear, and crisp. If you’re a fan of sunshine and extreme cold, this is your kind of weekend. If not—stay inside and keep the fireplace going!
What to Wear Today?
This is serious cold, so layer up properly. A heavy insulated parka, thermal layers, thick gloves, a balaclava, and insulated boots are mandatory if you’re heading outdoors. Frostbite can occur within minutes, so make sure all skin is covered—this is not a day for shortcuts in winter dressing!
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia!
Did you know? Sioux Lookout once recorded a staggering -46.1°C on January 11, 1916—one of the coldest temperatures ever recorded in Ontario! While today’s temperatures aren’t quite that extreme, it’s still a reminder that Northern Ontario winters are no joke!
