SIOUX LOOKOUT – WEATHER UPDATE – It’s a brisk start to your Victoria Day holiday, with temperatures dipping just below freezing this morning across Sioux Lookout. At 5:00 AM CDT, the mercury hovered at -0.1°C, with a wind chill of -3°C making it feel even colder. If you’re heading out early, be prepared to meet the day bundled up like it’s still March.
Skies are mainly clear, visibility is excellent at 24 km, and the air pressure is steady and rising at 102.9 kPa, signaling a good weather day ahead. Winds from the east at 10 km/h are expected to increase to 20 km/h this morning.
Frosty Start with a Sunny Finish
That frost on the windshield? Totally normal for this time of year in Sioux Lookout—no advisory was issued, but we’re flirting with freezing just the same. Protective measures for any garden starters wouldn’t be overkill.
Once the sun climbs higher, expect a much more comfortable afternoon. The forecast calls for sunshine all day, with a high near 12°C. However, with that brisk wind and a wind chill near -7°C this morning, don’t pack away those mitts just yet!
Looking Ahead: Warmer Days Incoming!
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Tonight: Clear skies remain, with a low of 0°C and continued east winds around 20 km/h.
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Tuesday: A beauty of a spring day—mainly sunny, high of 15°C, and a UV index of 7 (high). Sunscreen might finally replace your toque!
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Wednesday: Gloriously sunny, high of 19°C, and no frost in sight. Perfect day for a hike, paddle, or just sitting on the dock.
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Overnight lows continue to hover close to freezing, so those in more sheltered areas should still be cautious with plants.
What to Wear:
Mornings call for gloves, hat, and warm layers—especially if you’re walking the dog or heading out fishing early. By midday, you’ll want a light jacket, and you’ll be shedding layers by afternoon.
Fun Fact for the Day:
Sioux Lookout’s record low for May 19? A frosty -5.6°C, set in 1959. So while it’s cold this morning, we’re far from breaking records—just getting a classic taste of northern spring!
