Cool Morning Turns into a Mild and Glorious Day in the Far Northwest
A Calm and Cloudy Start to a Sunny Stretch for Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake
SIOUX LOOKOUT – WEATHER – Sunday, May 25, 2025 – Residents in Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake are waking up to mostly cloudy skies and a crisp, early morning chill—but the day ahead promises a fair mix of sunshine and milder temperatures. After a week of unpredictable conditions, Mother Nature seems ready to play nice for a change.
As of 6:00 AM CDT at Sioux Lookout Airport, the thermometer read 7.3°C, with humidity sitting high at 86%—enough to keep the morning feeling a bit damp. Winds are light out of the southeast at 5 km/h, just enough to rustle the leaves, while visibility holds strong at 24 km, and barometric pressure is at 102.8 kPa and rising, indicating improving conditions throughout the day.
Expect a mix of sun and cloud today with the mercury climbing to a pleasant high of 19°C. The UV index is 6, classified as high—so whether you’re lakeside or in town, sun protection is a must.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy with a mild overnight low of 6°C.
Looking Ahead: Classic Spring Days on the Horizon
Monday brings a stunning start with sunny skies, giving way to a bit more cloud cover in the afternoon, but nothing that should dampen spirits. Temperatures rise to a spring-perfect high of 21°C with a UV index of 7—another day to dig out that SPF 30. Skies clear out once again overnight, with a low of 9°C.
Tuesday continues this feel-good forecast with sunny skies and a daytime high of 22°C. Tuesday night sees some cloudy periods moving in, but temperatures remain comfortable with a low of 10°C.
With no mention of smoke, frost, or rain in the forecast, it’s a fantastic time to get outside and enjoy what looks to be one of the more cooperative stretches of spring weather so far.
Wardrobe Suggestion
Start your day with a light jacket or hoodie, but swap it for short sleeves by afternoon. Sunglasses and a hat are encouraged, and don’t forget sunscreen if you’ll be spending time on or near the water.
Weather Trivia: The High North Sun
Did you know? Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake begin experiencing noticeably longer days in late May, with sunrise before 5:30 AM and sunset after 9:00 PM. That’s over 15 hours of daylight—a welcome change after the long, dark winter months.
