THUNDER BAY – WEATHER FOCUS – A chilly start in Sioux Lookout with clouds holding firm and a bite to the wind. Light snow is expected to develop Christmas Day, with steadier snow Thursday night into Friday—good timing to plan errands and holiday travel.

Current Conditions (Sioux Lookout Airport – 4:00 AM CST)

• Temperature: -15°C (observed -14.9°C)

• Condition: Mostly Cloudy

• Wind: South 15 km/h

• Wind Chill: -23

• Visibility: 24 km

Today (Wed Dec 24)

Cloudy through the day with a 30% chance of flurries early this morning.

• High: -9°C

• Wind chill: Near -24 this morning, improving to about -14 this afternoon.

Tonight

Mainly cloudy and turning colder overnight.

• Low: -21°C

• Wind chill: Near -28 overnight

• Note: Frostbite risk increases with prolonged exposure—bundle up if you’re out late.

Christmas Day (Thu Dec 25)

Snow returns to the forecast, starting as periods of light snow in the afternoon, then snow at night.

• High: -8°C

• Wind: Southeast increasing to 30 km/h

• Wind chill: Around -31 in the morning, near -16 in the afternoon

• Travel note: Expect reduced visibility at times later Thursday and Thursday night as snow picks up.

Looking Ahead

• Friday: Snow, High -4°C (warmer, but still wintery travel)

• Saturday: Cloudy, 40% chance of flurries, High -2°C

• Sunday: Cloudy, 60% chance of snow, High -16°C (colder trend returns)

The Last Word on the Weather

Sioux Lookout starts Dec 24 at -15°C with a wind chill near -23. Cloudy today, colder tonight near -21°C, then light snow develops Christmas Day with steadier snow Thursday night into Friday.