Misty and mild morning

Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake start the day under hazy skies, with temperatures hovering around -1°C. Humidity is 100% saturated, making the air feel cool and humid, while a light south-southwest wind blowing at 9 km/h makes it feel more like -4°C. Visibility is limited to 4 km, so early risers should prepare for reduced visibility on the roads.

Overcast skies dominate the forecast for today, with patches of fog persisting through the morning. Winds could increase slightly to 15 km/h, but temperatures will remain stable at -1°C, with wind chills near -5°C.

Tonight: foggy and frosty

Mist and overcast skies will persist into the evening, with patches of fog creating a gloomy winter night. Temperatures will drop to -6°C and wind chills will increase to -10°C. Make sure to bundle up if you’re out late tonight.

Monday: a cloudy and cool day

On Monday, the sky will remain overcast, although the fog patches should dissipate around midday. Light winds of up to 15 km/h will keep maximum temperatures -3°C closer to -10°C in the morning and -5°C in the afternoon.

Monday evening there is a 30% chance of snow showers on cloudy days, with temperatures dropping to -10°C. The first signs of a cold snap are setting in.

Outlook: a colder and snowier end to the year

Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures will continue to drop into the negative, with maximum temperatures of -7°C on Tuesday and -11°C on New Year’s Day. Overnight minimum temperatures will drop to -12°C, then a freezing -17°C, accompanied by a 30-40% chance of snow showers each day. The region is preparing to experience a cool and snowy end to 2024.

Historical Weather Quiz

On December 29, Sioux Lookout’s record was an unusually warm 3.8°C in 1984, while its lowest recorded temperature was a frigid -41.2°C in 1933. Today’s -1°C Today seem quite pleasant in comparison!