A Weather Juggle of Rain, Snow, and Finally, Sunshine This Easter Weekend
SIOUX LOOKOUT & PICKLE LAKE, ON – WEATHER REPORT – April 17, 2025 – Spring in Northern Ontario is rolling in with a blend of everything the sky can muster—clouds, flurries, rain, and even a generous serving of sunshine by Easter Sunday. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to shake the winter blues, it’s on the horizon—but not before a few atmospheric curveballs.
Current Conditions: Cloudy and Cool with Change on the Horizon
As of 5:07 AM CDT, the temperature at Sioux Lookout Airport is sitting at 1.4°C under cloudy skies. The dew point is -7.0°C, which explains the relatively dry 54% humidity. Winds are coming in from the southeast at 12 km/h, and visibility remains strong at 24 km. The barometric pressure is currently at 101.1 kPa and falling—a telltale sign that today’s forecasted precipitation is already en route.
Thursday: Cloudy Start, Rainy Finish
Expect a mostly cloudy day with a 40% chance of flurries or rain showers this morning. By noon, periods of rain will begin across the Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake region, pushing temperatures to a mild high of +5°C. The UV index sits at a moderate 3—not quite beach weather, but don’t skimp on sun protection if you’re outside for a stroll. Winds remain manageable but might feel brisk in open areas.
Tonight: Rain Tapers Off, Flurries Return
By this evening, the rain will ease, but skies remain unsettled. There’s a 40% chance of lingering rain showers in the early evening and after midnight, tapering into a 40% chance of flurries as temperatures drop to a low of -1°C. It’s the kind of night where a good book and a warm beverage feel just right.
Friday: Clouds Dominate with a Mix of Rain and Snow
Friday brings more cloud cover with a 40% chance of flurries through the morning, switching to a mix of rain showers or flurries near midday. The temperature barely climbs to a high of +2°C. That’s your cue to keep the waterproof boots and a warm jacket close by. The evening cools quickly, dropping to -8°C under mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of more flurries.
Saturday and Sunday: Sun Takes the Stage
Relief arrives Saturday as the clouds make way for sunshine and a high of +7°C. Saturday night stays clear, cooling to -4°C. Easter Sunday continues the trend with clear skies and a high of 11°C—perfect for getting outside, whether it’s for egg hunts, hikes, or simply catching some long-missed vitamin D. Sunday night remains calm and clear with a low of -2°C.
What to Wear
Today and Friday call for waterproof outerwear and cozy layers underneath. Be ready for changing conditions. By the weekend, you can dust off your spring coat, but keep a hat and gloves around for chilly mornings and evenings.
Did You Know?
Pickle Lake is one of Ontario’s northernmost communities accessible by road year-round. It also gets its fair share of dramatic spring weather shifts, so locals are pros at layering and always checking the forecast twice.
