Sioux Lookout – WEATHER – Sioux Lookout continues to contend with the dual challenge of persistent wildfire smoke and scattered showers. A Special Air Quality Statement remains in effect due to elevated smoke levels from ongoing regional forest fires. Visibility and air quality are impacted, and vulnerable residents are urged to take precautions.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions (as of 5:00 AM CDT):
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Temperature: 9.8°C
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Dew Point: 9.8°C
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Humidity: 100%
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Wind: Northwest at 8 km/h
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Pressure: 100.6 kPa (steady)
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Visibility: 10 km
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Observed Condition: Light drizzle
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Air Quality: Poor due to wildfire smoke
Short-Term Forecast
Tuesday, June 10
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Conditions: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers
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Air Quality: Local smoke continues
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Wind: Northwest 20 km/h, becoming light this morning
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High: 18°C
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UV Index: 6 (High)
Tonight
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Conditions: Partly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers
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Smoke: Local smoke remains present
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Wind: Increasing to northwest 20 km/h by morning
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Low: 9°C
Wednesday, June 11
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Conditions: Mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of morning showers
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Wind: Northwest 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h
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Smoke: Local smoke persists
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High: 16°C
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UV Index: 6 (High)
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Night: Cloudy periods, low +3°C
Thursday, June 12
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Conditions: Sunny and clear
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High: 17°C
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Night: Clear skies, low +4°C
Friday, June 13
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Conditions: A mix of sun and cloud
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High: 19°C
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Night: Cloudy periods, low 7°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Today: Light waterproof jacket and long sleeves for intermittent drizzle; N95 or similar respirator mask for smoke protection.
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Tomorrow: Dress in wind-resistant outerwear and wear sunglasses or a hat to shield from sunny breaks.
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Later in the Week: Layer up for chilly mornings and clear nights; plan for comfortable attire during sunny afternoons.
Weather Trivia
Did you know?
Sioux Lookout is often affected by wildfire smoke from both local and distant blazes in Northern Ontario due to prevailing northwesterly winds. In some seasons, these smoke events can last for weeks, making it one of Ontario’s most impacted regions for air quality alerts.
