Bone-Chilling Cold This Morning, but Sun Offers Some Hope
Sioux Lookout starts March with a frigid -23°C and wind chills near -31°C. Expect sunny skies today, but relief comes Sunday as temperatures climb to -3°C.
Sioux Lookout is waking up to an icy -23°C, with a northwest wind at 10 km/h pushing the wind chill down to a bitter -31°C. Humidity is at 81%, and the pressure sits at 102.5 kPa and rising, signaling stable but cold conditions. Visibility is excellent at 24 km under clear skies, but don’t let that fool you—the frostbite risk remains high this morning. If you’re stepping outside, make sure every inch of skin is covered!
Today’s Forecast: Plenty of Sunshine, But Still Freezing
While the sun will be shining throughout the day, it won’t do much to warm things up. Winds will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, but the wind chill will still make it feel like -31°C this morning. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb to -9°C, though it will feel closer to -16°C. The UV index sits at 2, which is low, but with the bright snow, sunglasses might be a good idea. The risk of frostbite remains, especially in the early hours.
Tonight: A Clear but Bitterly Cold Night
The skies will stay clear through the evening, but cloud cover will increase around midnight. Winds remain light at up to 15 km/h, but the cold persists, with a low of -21°C. Wind chill values will make it feel like -28°C overnight, keeping the frostbite risk high. If you’re heading out, bundle up with layers—this is the kind of cold that sneaks up on you!
Sunday: Cloudier, But Milder Temperatures on the Way
Sunday starts off frigid, with a wind chill of -23°C in the morning. However, the day will be mainly cloudy, and there’s a 40% chance of flurries by the afternoon. Temperatures will rise to a high of -3°C—practically a heatwave compared to today! The wind chill will ease to -5°C by the afternoon, making it feel much more bearable than the past few days.
Sunday night remains cloudy, with a low of -9°C.
Looking Ahead: A Taste of Spring?
- Monday, March 3 – A mix of sun and cloud with a high of +3°C. Yes, that’s a positive temperature! The night will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -6°C.
- Tuesday, March 4 – Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -1°C. The night remains cloudy with a low of -12°C.
What to Wear?
For today and tonight, full winter gear is essential—thick coats, insulated boots, gloves, scarves, and a toque are all must-haves. With frostbite risks high, covering exposed skin is crucial. By Sunday afternoon, the milder temperatures mean you can ditch a layer or two, but don’t pack away your winter jacket just yet!
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia
Did you know? The coldest March 1 ever recorded in Sioux Lookout was a staggering -39.5°C in 1962! Meanwhile, the warmest was a mild 5.2°C in 2000. While today is definitely on the colder side, at least we’re not breaking records!
