Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to a frosty -27°C under clear skies, setting the tone for a cold yet sunny day ahead. The barometer reading of 102.0 kPa indicates rising pressure, suggesting stable weather conditions for the time being. With a humidity level of 76%, the air feels particularly biting, and the light north winds at 3 km/h push the wind chill factor to -30°C, emphasizing the need for proper winter attire.
Today’s Sunny but Frosty Conditions
The forecast promises sunshine throughout the day, with winds shifting to the northwest at 20 km/h by early afternoon. Despite the sun, the high is expected to reach only -15°C, with wind chills making it feel as cold as -36°C in the morning and improving slightly to -24°C in the afternoon. The low UV index of 1 means little risk from the sun’s rays, but the risk of frostbite remains significant.
Overnight Shift to Clouds
Tonight, the clear skies will gradually give way to increasing cloudiness after midnight. The northwest wind will slow to a light breeze by early evening, dropping temperatures to a low of -26°C. The evening’s wind chill is expected at -21°C, worsening to -34°C overnight, keeping the frostbite warning in effect.
Looking Ahead: A Gradual Warmup
Thursday will bring mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries and southeast winds at 20 km/h. The temperatures will feel less severe, with a high of -7°C and wind chills improving to -30°C in the morning and -14°C in the afternoon.
The forecast brightens considerably by Friday, with sunny skies and a high of +5°C, marking a significant shift towards milder conditions. However, increasing cloudiness will return by night, with a low of -14°C.
The weekend outlook predicts cloudy skies for Saturday, with a high of -7°C, and the night bringing a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -11°C.
