Sioux Lookout – Calm and Cool Start with Sunny Skies and Smoke Before Rain Risk Rises

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North Star Air - Logan Baird, First Officer, Pilatus PC12
North Star Air - Logan Baird, First Officer, Pilatus PC12

Sioux Lookout – Weather – Sioux Lookout greets the day with crisp air, high humidity, and calm winds. Skies are partly cloudy this morning, but sunshine is expected through the day, tempered by lingering local smoke.

As we head into the weekend, clouds and rain chances increase, with a risk of thunderstorms starting Saturday morning.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM CDT at Sioux Lookout Airport)

  • Temperature: 11.0°C

  • Wind: South-southeast at 4 km/h

  • Humidity: 100%

  • Dew Point: 11.0°C

  • Pressure: 101.8 kPa (rising)

  • Visibility: 13 km

  • Sky Conditions: Partly cloudy with saturated air and calm, cool conditions

Today, skies will turn sunny with local smoke reducing air quality in some areas. Temperatures will warm significantly, reaching a high of 26°C, with a humidex of 31, making it feel noticeably warmer. The UV index is 7 – high, so outdoor precautions are essential.

Tonight, skies will remain clear early with increasing cloudiness overnight. Local smoke continues into the evening, and the low will be 17°C, indicating a warm and muggy night ahead.


Weather Forecast for Weekend

Expected Conditions

Saturday, July 26:
Expect a cloudy day with a 40% chance of morning showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. Winds will pick up, becoming southwest at 20 km/h late in the morning. The high will be 25°C, with a humidex of 32, contributing to muggy and unstable conditions. UV index stays at 7 – high.

Saturday Night:
Cloudy periods will continue with a 40% chance of showers. The overnight low remains mild at 17°C.

Sunday, July 27:
Cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers persist through the day. Temperatures will climb to 27°C, maintaining a humid, unsettled trend.

Sunday Night:
Showers are expected, with a low of 16°C.

Monday, July 28:
A mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of showers. The high will be 25°C, signaling a return to slightly more stable, though still changeable, weather.

Monday Night:
Cloudy periods with a 40% chance of showers, and a noticeably cooler low of 11°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

  • Today: Start the day with a light jacket, but shift to breathable, sun-safe clothing by midday. A mask is advisable for those affected by smoke.

  • Saturday & Sunday: Be rain-ready with a light, waterproof jacket or umbrella. Moisture-wicking fabrics will help in muggy conditions. Layers are key as weather shifts throughout the day.

  • Monday: Continue with layered attire and light rain protection as variable weather continues.

Weather Trivia

Did You Know?
Sioux Lookout’s 100% humidity this morning means the air is fully saturated, making fog or mist likely under calm winds. While often harmless, this creates low visibility conditions, especially around lakes and early-morning roadways — a common occurrence in the summer months.

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