Sioux Lookout: Residents in Sioux Lookout are advised to exercise caution as a Fog Advisory remains in effect, leading to reduced visibility and travel hazards. Dense fog is expected early in the morning.
Ongoing Hazards:
- Reduced visibility: Sioux Lookout is experiencing near-zero visibility in dense fog, making travel conditions hazardous in some areas.
Timing:
- Dense fog is expected to persist into the early hours of the morning, potentially causing travel disruptions.
Travel advice:
- Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution while driving, as visibility may be significantly reduced. Reduce your speed, carefully monitor the taillights of vehicles ahead, and be prepared to stop if necessary.
Today’s weather:
- Sioux Lookout can expect periods of light snow ending in the afternoon, followed by cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of flurries.
- There is a risk of freezing drizzle before the morning, with a total of 2 cm of snow. The wind will be from the north at 30 km/h, gusting to 50.
- The temperature will drop gradually, reaching -5°C in the afternoon, which becomes a wind factor of -7°C in the morning and -14°C in the afternoon.
Tonight’s conditions:
- The night ahead will remain cloudy with a 30 percent chance of clouds. The wind from the northwest will blow at 30 km/h, gusting to 50.
- Overnight temperatures will drop to -11°C, with a wind chill factor of -13°C in the evening and -18°C overnight.
Looking ahead:
- Sunday, December 10, offers a mix of sun and cloud for Sioux Lookout, although residents should anticipate cold temperatures, with a high of -9°C.
- On Sunday evening, there will be cloudy periods with temperatures dropping to -15°C.
- Monday, December 11 is expected to remain cloudy with a maximum of -9°C.
Keep informed: Residents are strongly encouraged to stay informed about local weather updates, take necessary precautions, and adjust travel plans as necessary.
Weather trivia: Did you know that fog is a cloud that forms near the ground, made up of water droplets or ice crystals? It can greatly reduce visibility and is commonly associated with wet conditions.
