Today’s Forecast: Drizzle to Downpour
SIOUX LOOKOUT – WEATHER – A drizzly and damp morning greets Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake today. As of 5:00 AM CDT at the Sioux Lookout Airport, the temperature stands at 7.2°C under a steady light drizzle. Visibility is limited at just 1.6 km, perfect if you enjoy that mysterious movie-set feel. Humidity is at a fully saturated 100%, so if you feel like you’re swimming through the air, you’re not alone!
Winds are a mere whisper from the north at 2 km/h, but expect them to muscle up later today. The barometric pressure sits at 101.1 kPa and is on the decline — a sure-fire sign of change.
The forecast calls for a 30% chance of showers or drizzle this morning before rain begins in earnest. Fog patches will finally lift, but you’ll want to keep your raincoat handy. Expect between 10 and 15 mm of rainfall through the day.
Winds will become a bigger player by late morning, shifting north at 30 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h. The high will reach around 10°C, but it won’t feel particularly spring-like with that stiff breeze. UV index? It’s taking a backseat today at a low 1 — so keep the shades tucked away for now.
Historically, April 28th could go either way: Sioux Lookout’s warmest recorded temperature was a toasty 24.3°C, while the coldest was a bracing -10.2°C. Today, we’re leaning a little more toward the chilly side — with a big assist from the rain.
Tonight: Rain Clears, Cold Moves In
Tonight, the rain will end late this evening, leaving cloudy skies in its wake. North winds will really pick up, howling at 40 km/h and gusting up to 60 km/h, dragging the temperature down to -6°C. Factoring in the wind chill, it’ll feel more like a biting -12°C overnight. Definitely not a night for flip-flops — break out those parkas and cozy socks if you’re stepping outside!
Tuesday and Wednesday: Sun, Wind, and a Taste of Spring
Tuesday, April 29th, will clear up nicely by late morning, with a brisk north wind early on easing as the day goes. The high will climb to just +5°C, but that morning wind chill will feel like a sharp -12°C, so a layered approach to dressing is smart. The UV index rises to a moderate 5, meaning sunshine is making a serious comeback.
Tuesday night will be clear and chilly with a low of -3°C.
Wednesday, April 30th, looks more promising, offering a mix of sun and cloud and a 40% chance of showers. The high will finally rebound to a much more pleasant 13°C. Clouds and a chance of showers will linger into the night with lows around +3°C.
What to Wear?
Today calls for waterproof gear, rubber boots, and a warm, windproof jacket. Tonight and tomorrow morning will feel more like a late-winter flashback — so pull out your warmest layers, hats, and mitts!
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia
Did you know? Sioux Lookout is known as the “Hub of the North” because of its historical role as a transportation and communications centre — and today, it’s also the hub of “guess which season it is” weather!
