Crisp Morning, Clear Skies – Spring Still Testing the Waters
Sioux Lookout & Pickle Lake, ON – It’s a cool start to this Easter Sunday, but don’t let the thermometer fool you—there’s plenty of sunshine on the way to warm hearts and faces across the region. As of 6:00 AM CDT, temperatures at Sioux Lookout Airport are sitting at a frosty -3.4°C, with the wind chill making it feel closer to -7°C. A calm southern breeze at 10 km/h is blowing through, and the barometric pressure is steady at 102.5 kPa—though it’s slowly starting to fall. Humidity levels are high at 91%, and visibility is a crisp 24 km under clear skies.
Today’s Forecast: Sunny and Breezy, with Spring Hints in the Air
Expect a beautiful, sunny Easter Sunday across Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake, with temperatures climbing to a daytime high of 12°C. Winds from the south will pick up to 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h by late morning. Early risers will definitely want an extra layer with the wind chill dipping to -9°C at sunrise, but things warm up nicely by midday. The UV index is sitting at 5 today—moderate—so a little sunscreen wouldn’t hurt if you’re out and about enjoying the sun.
Tonight: Clear Skies Give Way to Light Clouds
Overnight, skies remain mostly clear before becoming partly cloudy near morning. Winds will ease off to a light breeze, with the temperature dropping to a low of -2°C. A wind chill of -6 overnight means you might want to keep that extra blanket close by or cozy up by the fire if you’re out at the cabin.
Early Week Forecast: Cloud Cover Creeps In
Monday features a mix of sun and cloud with light winds up to 15 km/h. The high will be a modest 10°C, but the morning still brings a wind chill around -6°C. Another cool night follows with cloudy skies and a low of -1°C.
Tuesday continues the cloudy trend, with daytime highs reaching 8°C. By night, things get interesting as a 60% chance of rain or snow enters the scene, and temperatures hover around zero.
Wednesday carries on with the same cloudy mood, bringing another 60% chance of rain or snow and a daytime high of just 7°C. The night cools again to -1°C, with a 30% chance of either flurries or light showers.
Historic Weather Snapshot
On this day in Sioux Lookout’s weather history, the warmest temperature recorded was 21.6°C in 1990—a far cry from today’s chill. Meanwhile, the coldest April 20th on record was a bone-rattling -17.2°C in 1985. So if you’re feeling chilly, just remember—it could be worse!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Morning: Layer up—thermal base layers, gloves, and a toque recommended.
Afternoon: Switch to a spring jacket as the sun heats things up.
Evening: A fleece or insulated coat will keep you comfy under the stars.
Weather Trivia: Ever Heard of the Sioux Lookout Snow Belt?
Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake lie in what’s jokingly called “Canada’s Sneaky Snow Belt.” Thanks to cold air masses interacting with moisture off surrounding lakes, surprise flurries can strike well into spring—even in late April. So don’t pack away that snow brush just yet!
