SIOUX LOOKOUT – WEATHER – Sioux Lookout residents can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds today, paired with brisk northwesterly winds and continued hazy skies due to lingering wildfire smoke. Cooler air dominates the region, with a noticeable dip in overnight temperatures that could bring frost to low-lying areas. As wildfire smoke continues to drift in from regional fire activity, air quality remains a concern for sensitive individuals.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions – 5:00 AM CDT
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Location: Sioux Lookout Airport
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Temperature: 9.5°C
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Humidity: 100%
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Dew Point: 9.5°C
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Wind: NNW at 8 km/h
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Pressure: 101.3 kPa (Rising)
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Visibility: 16 km
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Sky Conditions: Mostly cloudy with residual moisture in the air.
Wednesday Forecast – June 11
Daytime
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Conditions: A mix of sun and cloud with continued hazy skies due to wildfire smoke.
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Wind: Northwest 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h.
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High Temperature: 16°C
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UV Index: 7 (High – Sun protection recommended during breaks in the haze)
Tonight
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Conditions: Partly cloudy with haze persisting through the evening.
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Wind: North 20 km/h gusting to 40, becoming light overnight.
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Low: +3°C
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Note: Areas may see frost overnight, especially in low-lying zones.
Extended Weather Forecast
Thursday, June 12
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Conditions: A mix of sun and cloud. Afternoon haze from wildfire smoke continues.
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High: 18°C
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UV Index: 7 (High)
Thursday Night
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Sky: Clear skies
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Low: +5°C
Friday, June 13
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Conditions: A warmer trend returns with a mix of sun and cloud.
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High: 21°C
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Night: Cloudy periods, low of 7°C.
Saturday, June 14
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Conditions: Pleasantly mild with intermittent clouds and sun.
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High: 23°C
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Night: Cloudy periods, low of 11°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Today: Wear layered clothing with a light windbreaker; breezy and cool conditions will persist throughout the day. Sunglasses and sunscreen are advisable when the sun breaks through the haze.
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Tonight: A jacket or fleece will be necessary. Sensitive gardeners should take precautions against potential frost.
Weather Trivia
Did You Know?
Sioux Lookout is one of the key aviation hubs for Northwestern Ontario and plays a vital role during wildfire season, offering critical support for FireRanger teams and medevac flights in remote communities. It’s also among the areas that most frequently report haze from wildland fire smoke.
