A Cloudy Start with a Chance of Flurries and Freezing Drizzle
Sioux Lookout sees flurries and freezing drizzle today, with strong winds and snow moving in overnight. A deep freeze arrives by the weekend. Stay warm!
Sioux Lookout is waking up to a cloudy morning with temperatures sitting at -1°C as of 6:00 AM. A light southeast wind at 5 km/h is making it feel slightly colder at -3°C. Humidity is at 75%, and the barometric pressure is at 100.8 kPa and rising. Visibility is a solid 24 km, but the risk of freezing drizzle this morning means slick roads and sidewalks are possible, so tread carefully.
The day will remain cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds will stay relatively light, reaching up to 15 km/h. The temperature will climb to a high of +1°C, but the wind chill will make it feel more like -5°C this morning. The UV index remains low at 1.
Tonight: Snow and Strong Winds Move In
Cloudy skies will persist into the evening, with a 40% chance of flurries early on. By midnight, periods of snow will begin, bringing an expected 2 to 4 cm of accumulation. The real story, however, is the wind. After midnight, strong north winds at 30 km/h will gust up to 50 km/h, driving the temperature down to -7°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -15°C overnight, so be ready for a sudden blast of cold air.
Thursday: Blustery with More Snow and Flurries
Thursday morning will start off with periods of snow, but the snowfall will taper off by mid-morning. However, cloudy skies will stick around, along with a lingering 30% chance of flurries. The strong north winds at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, will persist through the morning before calming down early in the afternoon.
Despite a steady temperature near -6°C, the wind chill will make it feel like -15°C in the morning and around -10°C in the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 1.
Thursday night will see another round of snow, with temperatures dropping to -11°C.
Looking Ahead: A Chilly and Snowy Weekend
- Friday: More snow is in the forecast, with a high of -7°C. Flurries continue into the night, with temperatures plummeting to -22°C.
- Saturday: A bright and sunny but frigid day, with a high of -9°C. The deep freeze continues overnight, with another low of -22°C.
- Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud, with a slight warm-up to -3°C. Overnight, cloudy periods continue, with a low of -8°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today calls for warm layers, including a winter coat, gloves, and waterproof boots, especially with the risk of freezing drizzle. As strong winds move in overnight, heavier winter gear will be essential, including scarves and windproof outerwear. With temperatures dropping significantly by Friday night, be prepared for full winter gear as the deep freeze settles in.
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia
Did you know? The warmest February 26 in Sioux Lookout’s history was in 2000, when temperatures reached a mild 6.9°C. Meanwhile, the coldest recorded temperature for this date was a brutal -38.2°C in 1979. So while this week will be cold, it’s still a far cry from record-breaking chills!
