A Cold Start with a Risk of Freezing Rain by the Weekend
Sioux Lookout greets the morning with cloudy skies and a temperature of -13°C. A southeast breeze at 6 km/h makes it feel even colder, with a wind chill of -17°C. The humidity sits at 59%, and the barometric pressure is 101.3 kPa and falling, signaling a shift in the weather pattern. Visibility remains excellent at 24 km, but don’t let that fool you—things could get icy in the days ahead.
Today: A Chilly Mix of Sun and Cloud with a Chance of Flurries
Expect a mix of sun and cloud today, with a 30% chance of flurries. Winds will remain light at 15 km/h, but the morning wind chill of -24°C will have you reaching for extra layers. By the afternoon, temperatures will climb to 0°C, with the wind chill improving to -3°C. The UV index is low at 2, so while some sunshine may break through, it won’t be enough to warm things up significantly.
Tonight: Cloudy with a Risk of Freezing Drizzle
The night remains mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries. There is also a risk of freezing drizzle overnight, so be cautious on the roads and sidewalks. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, and temperatures dip to -5°C, with a wind chill of -9°C overnight.
The Rest of the Week: From Snow to Rain to a Deep Freeze
Thursday starts off cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, and light snow will begin in the afternoon. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle early in the morning, which could make for slick surfaces. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, and the high will reach -1°C, with a wind chill near -7°C. Overnight, cloudy periods continue with a 30% chance of flurries, but the low stays surprisingly mild at +2°C.
Friday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of either rain showers or flurries, as temperatures jump to 8°C—a sure sign that spring is trying to break through. But don’t put away the winter gear yet—rain or freezing rain is expected Friday night, with temperatures dropping to -1°C.
Saturday is shaping up to be a messy day, with freezing rain or snow, blowing snow, and strong winds making travel hazardous. The high will hover near 0°C, but with all that wind and precipitation, it won’t feel very spring-like. The night brings snow, blowing snow, and gusty winds, as temperatures plummet to -17°C.
Sunday offers a bit of relief, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries, but temperatures will struggle to reach -6°C. The night stays bitterly cold, with cloudy periods and a low of -17°C.
Wardrobe Advice: Prepare for Everything This Week!
Start the week bundled up for frigid conditions, with a heavy coat, gloves, hat, and scarf to protect against the bitter wind chill. As temperatures rise on Friday, you might be able to swap the winter gear for a lighter jacket, but waterproof footwear and rain gear will be essential with the incoming precipitation. However, winter returns in full force by the weekend, so keep the heavy-duty winter layers ready for Saturday and Sunday’s icy blast!
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia: Freezing Rain in March? It’s Happened Before!
Sioux Lookout’s coldest March 12th on record was -35.6°C, proving that winter still holds power this time of year. But with freezing rain in the forecast, it’s a reminder that March often delivers a chaotic mix of snow, rain, and ice—sometimes all in the same day!
