Frigid Morning with Extreme Wind Chills
Sioux Lookout & Lac Seul remain in a deep freeze with a high of -17°C and wind chills near -37. Frostbite risk is high—bundle up and stay warm!
Winter is showing no mercy in Sioux Lookout and Lac Seul this morning, with dangerously cold conditions dominating the region. As of 5:00 AM CST at the Sioux Lookout Airport, the temperature is -26.1°C, but even with a light north wind at 4 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like -30°C. The humidity is 76%, and the barometric pressure is rising at 103.1 kPa, indicating continued stable but freezing conditions.
Today’s Forecast: Sunny Skies, But No Warmth
Despite mainly sunny skies, temperatures remain stubbornly cold. The high today will reach only -17°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -37°C this morning before easing slightly to -24°C in the afternoon. The wind remains relatively light, up to 15 km/h, but at these temperatures, any breeze feels like an Arctic blast. With a frostbite risk, dressing in warm layers is essential. The UV index remains low at 1, meaning sunglasses may help with the glare off the snow, but they won’t warm you up!
Tonight: A Brutally Cold Night Ahead
Under clear skies, temperatures will plummet to -28°C overnight. The wind chill will hover around -26°C in the evening and worsen to -33°C overnight. With these kinds of temperatures, frostbite can set in within minutes, so if you’re venturing out, be sure to cover all exposed skin.
Sunday & Monday: More Cold, Slight Chance of Flurries
Sunday will bring another mainly sunny day with a high of -20°C, but wind chills of -36°C in the morning and -27°C in the afternoon mean the bitter cold isn’t going anywhere. Sunday night will see increasing cloud cover, with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -28°C.
Monday continues the cloudy trend with a 30% chance of flurries, a high of -20°C, and yet another frigid night with a low of -28°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations: Arctic Survival Mode
This is serious cold—proper winter gear is non-negotiable. Dress in multiple insulating layers, wear a thick winter coat, and don’t forget thermal socks, insulated gloves or mittens, a toque, and a scarf to protect exposed skin. The risk of frostbite is high, so minimize time outside if possible.
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia: A Legendary Winter Chill
Sioux Lookout is no stranger to bone-chilling temperatures. One of the coldest recorded temperatures in the area was -46.7°C on February 14, 1938—a Valentine’s Day to remember for all the wrong reasons!
Stay warm, Sioux Lookout & Lac Seul! If you don’t have to go outside, stay cozy indoors with some hot cocoa and a good book.
