Sioux Lookout is waking up to light snow and a sharp wind chill this morning, as early May continues to feel more like late March across parts of Northwestern Ontario.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at Sioux Lookout Airport at 6:00 AM CDT:

Condition: Light snow
Temperature: -4.2°C
Wind Chill: -11
Wind: WNW 21 km/h, gusting to 33
Humidity: 79%
Pressure: 100.5 kPa and rising
Visibility: 19 km

Today will be cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries. Northwest winds will blow at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, with a high of just 2°C. Morning wind chill near -9 keeps conditions feeling wintry. UV index 2, or low.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions

Tonight: Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. Northwest wind becomes light this evening. Low -2°C, with wind chill near -6 overnight.

Wednesday, May 6: Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. High 3°C, with a morning wind chill near -6.

Thursday, May 7: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers. High 7°C. Clear and cold Thursday night, low -6°C.

Looking Ahead

The slow warm-up begins Friday with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near 8°C. By Sunday and Monday, Sioux Lookout should see more spring-like highs of 13°C to 14°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Wear winter layers this morning, including gloves and a hat. A wind-resistant jacket is important with gusty northwest winds. Keep waterproof footwear handy for snow, slush, and damp surfaces.

Weather Trivia

Sioux Lookout’s inland location allows temperatures to drop sharply during cold spring air masses, which is why flurries can still show up in May before warmer weather settles in.