Today’s Forecast: Cloudy Morning, Clearing Afternoon

Kenora is currently under a fog advisory with a chilly -4°C.

Today (Thursday):

• Cloudy morning with fog patches.
• Expect clearing skies early in the afternoon.
• Light winds, up to 15 km/h.
• High of -1°C, but it will feel like -8°C in the morning and slightly warmer at -3°C in the afternoon due to wind chill.

Tonight: Chilly and Partly Cloudy

• The night will bring partly cloudy skies.
• Light winds continuing, up to 15 km/h.
• A low temperature of -11°C, feeling like -4°C in the evening and dropping to -13°C overnight due to wind chill.

Friday’s Outlook: Balanced Sun and Cloud

• Friday, December 29, will see a mix of sun and cloud.
• Light winds, up to 15 km/h.
• A high of -4°C with morning wind chill making it feel like -14°C, improving to -6°C in the afternoon.
• The night will feature cloudy periods and a low of -13°C.

Saturday’s Weather: Flurry Chances and Cold Temperatures

• Saturday, December 30, will have a mix of sun and cloud.
• There’s a 40% chance of flurries.
• Expect a high of -9°C and a nighttime low of -18°C.
• Cloudy periods during the night with a 30% chance of flurries.

Weather Trivia: Understanding Fog in Winter

Fog in winter often forms under calm, clear nights with slow-moving, moist air close to the ground. It can significantly reduce visibility, making morning travel hazardous. Fog advisories are issued to alert residents to potential driving hazards.