Bitter Cold and Ice Crystals to Start the Day
Sioux Lookout faces extreme cold, with wind chills of -38°C and a high frostbite risk. A frigid but sunny weekend ahead—get the latest weather forecast now!
Sioux Lookout is waking up to an icy -25.9°C this morning, with ice crystals shimmering in the air—a sure sign of just how cold it is. The humidity sits at 78%, and the barometric pressure is at 103.0 kPa but falling. A light south wind at 9 km/h is making things feel much colder, with the wind chill at -34°C. Exposed skin can freeze in minutes, so be sure to bundle up if you’re heading outside.
Today will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with a 30% chance of light flurries this morning. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, but that won’t do much to cut the cold. The high will reach -16°C, though the wind chill will make it feel like -36 this morning and -20 this afternoon. Frostbite risk is high, so dress accordingly!
A Frigid Night Ahead
Tonight, the skies will clear up, but that means temperatures will plunge to -29°C. The wind will stay light, but the wind chill will be -21 this evening and -36 overnight, continuing the severe frostbite risk.
Weekend Outlook: Sunny, but No Relief from the Cold
Saturday will be bright and sunny, but don’t expect any warmth. The high will be -17°C, with wind chills of -38 in the morning and -24 in the afternoon. Once again, frostbite can set in within minutes, so full winter gear is a must.
Saturday night will be clear and brutally cold, with the temperature bottoming out at -30°C.
Sunday continues the sunshine, but it stays frigid with a high of -20°C. The overnight low dips even further to -32°C, making it one of the coldest nights of the week.
Monday? More sunshine, more extreme cold, with a high of -20°C and yet another freezing night at -29°C.
What to Wear?
With wind chills dipping as low as -38°C, this is full Arctic gear weather. Wear multiple thermal layers, an insulated parka, thick mittens, a toque, and a scarf. Exposed skin is at serious risk of frostbite, so cover up completely!
Did You Know?
Sioux Lookout’s coldest February 14th on record was a bone-chilling -43.3°C in 1939. While today’s -26°C is harsh, it’s still a long way from record-breaking territory!
Final Thoughts
Sioux Lookout is in for a bitterly cold but mostly sunny weekend. The extreme cold and dangerous wind chills will make outdoor activities risky, so stay inside if you can. If you must go out, layer up and protect your skin—this is serious frostbite weather!
