Cold Comfort in Sioux Lookout – Spring Still Caught in a Deep Freeze
Sioux Lookout is starting off this Saturday on a crisp note with temperatures sitting at a brisk -8.0°C as of 6:00 AM at the local airport. The skies are partly cloudy, but don’t let that fool you into leaving the parka behind. With the wind from the west-northwest blowing at 7 km/h, it feels more like -12°C outside. The humidity is at 72%, visibility is a clear 24 km, and the pressure reads a steady 102.3 kPa—though it’s on the decline, hinting at a change in conditions ahead.
Saturday Forecast – From Sunshine to Flurry Chances
Early risers will enjoy some sunshine this morning, but clouds are moving in with a 60% chance of flurries arriving late this morning and into the afternoon. By then, the winds will have picked up, shifting northwest and blowing at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h. Even though the mercury will climb to a high of 0°C, don’t expect it to feel that warm. Wind chill will hover around -13 this morning and won’t get much better. The UV index is 4—moderate—so if you’re outside enjoying the brief sun, a bit of SPF isn’t a bad idea.
Tonight, the skies stay partly cloudy with a continued 60% chance of flurries through the evening. Winds from the west at 20 km/h will taper off early, but the cold won’t. Expect a low of -12°C, with a wind chill dropping to -16 overnight. That’s a two-blanket, hot-cocoa kind of night.
Sunday and Monday – Clouds, Flurries and Another Cold Snap
Sunday brings more grey skies as cloud cover thickens in the morning and flurries return. Winds from the north will pick up to 20 km/h in the afternoon, and the high won’t climb past -3°C. If you’re out early, brace yourself—wind chill values will hit -17 in the morning and only warm to -9 later in the day. The UV index dips to 2, so sunglasses can probably take the day off.
Sunday night features cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries. The low will drop to -13°C. Monday is slightly more optimistic with a mix of sun and cloud, but no major warm-up is expected. The daytime high sticks at -4°C, and Monday night clears out with a bitter low of -19°C—just in case you were thinking of switching back to spring jackets.
What to Wear in Sioux Lookout This Weekend
Layers are still your best friend in Sioux Lookout. A thermal base, an insulated jacket, and some wind-resistant outerwear will keep you comfortable against the flurries and biting wind chill. Hats, scarves, and gloves are all very much still in season, and if you’re heading out in the evening, you’ll need gear built for deep winter.
This Day in Sioux Lookout Weather History
April 5th hasn’t always been this chilly in Sioux Lookout. The warmest temperature on record for this date was a springy 13.5°C in 1991. On the other end of the thermometer, the coldest was -28.0°C back in 1972. So, today’s high of zero isn’t exactly tropical, but hey—it could be way worse.
