Flurries Take Centre Stage as Winter Hangs On
SIOUX LOOKOUT – WEATHER – Sioux Lookout greets this Friday with a frosty morning under mostly cloudy skies and a current temperature of -5.5°C. It is like Mother Nature is really enjoying her late winter love affair with Old Man Winter.
As observed at Sioux Lookout Airport at 4:00 AM, the wind is barely a whisper, coming from the southeast at just 4 km/h, but even that gentle breeze is enough to bring the wind chill down to -7°C.
Visibility is excellent at 24 km, and the barometric pressure is steady at 102.4 kPa and rising, a gentle nudge toward more active skies ahead.
Humidity sits high at 91%, making it feel even colder in the bones.
Friday Forecast: Cloudy Skies and Flurry Chances
Today’s forecast continues the familiar theme of cloud cover, with a 70% chance of flurries creeping in late this morning and sticking around through the afternoon. Winds stay calm, up to 15 km/h, which will at least prevent your hat from taking flight. Still, the wind chill dips to a biting -12°C this morning, so don’t let that -0°C high fool you—it’s a cold one out there. The UV index sits at a modest 3, but the sun may peek through just enough to remind you it’s still out there… somewhere.
Friday Night: Chilly and Cloud-Hugged
Tonight remains mainly cloudy, with no major snowfall expected, but don’t pack away the shovel yet. Winds will stay light at 15 km/h or less, but the mercury is heading south—down to a cold -12°C with an overnight wind chill near -15°C. You’ll definitely want to keep the thermostat honest and your warmest pyjamas handy.
Saturday Forecast: Gusty and Gritty
Saturday doesn’t offer much relief, with clouds still in charge and a 60% chance of flurries in the afternoon. Winds shift west and pick up steam, blowing at 20 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h. The high temperature will only reach -2°C, but don’t let that fool you—thanks to wind chill, it’ll feel more like -20°C in the morning and only slightly better at -8°C in the afternoon. The UV index holds steady at 3, so if the sun does poke through, a little brightness might break the gloom.
The evening stays cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -9°C. Not quite a snowstorm, but winter is clearly still whispering from the treetops.
Sunday Outlook: Still Flurry-Friendly
Sunday brings a classic northern April combo: a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of—you guessed it—flurries. The high temperature sticks around -3°C, and as night falls, the thermometer dives dramatically to -17°C under cloudy periods with a continued 30% chance of flurries.
What to Wear
Think full winter gear, folks. Layer up with thermal underlayers, insulated coats, hats, gloves, and waterproof boots—you’ll need them. The wind chill is no joke, especially Saturday morning. A scarf to shield your face from the gusts wouldn’t hurt either.
Historical Weather Snapshot
On April 4th in Sioux Lookout, the record high was a short-lived taste of spring at 13.9°C, while the record low chilled the air down to -26.7°C. So in the grand scheme, this year’s cold snap is more of a traditional early April “hug from winter” than a record-breaking freeze.
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia
Did you know Sioux Lookout has more snow days per year than Toronto has rainy ones? Winter tends to stick around like a guest who’s not quite done with their coffee—so it’s always wise to keep the shovel by the door and the parka on standby.
