Frigid Mornings and Biting Winds Persist
KENORA – WEATHER DESK – Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, and Clearwater Bay wake up to bone-chilling conditions this Wednesday morning. The temperature sits at -23°C with light snow falling gently, reducing visibility to 16 km. The northwest wind blows at 18 km/h, pushing the wind chill to an extreme -34°C. With a humidity of 78% and rising barometric pressure at 101.9 kPa, the weather is as sharp as it is icy.
Today, expect mainly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries lingering through the day. Winds will pick up to northwest 20 km/h, gusting to 40, holding temperatures steady near -21°C. However, the wind chill will feel closer to -36°C, creating dangerous frostbite conditions for exposed skin.
Tonight: Extremely Cold Weather
As night falls, partly cloudy skies will dominate, with northwest winds maintaining their chill at 20 km/h. Temperatures will drop to an arctic low of -28°C, with wind chills plummeting to -40°C overnight. Frostbite can occur within minutes, so limit outdoor exposure and cover up thoroughly if heading out.
Thursday: A Cold, Bright Day
Thursday will offer a mix of sun and cloud but won’t bring much warmth. Winds will calm slightly to 15 km/h, and the high will reach -21°C. The wind chill will remain severe, with morning values near -39°C moderating to a still-frigid -30°C in the afternoon. Risk of frostbite remains high, so keep that winter gear at the ready.
Clear skies will return Thursday night, dragging the temperature down to -29°C, continuing the deep freeze.
Friday: Sunshine but No Thaw
Friday’s forecast includes bright, sunny skies and a slightly milder high of -19°C. Clouds will increase into the evening, with an overnight low of -18°C—a minor reprieve from the sub -20°C lows earlier in the week.
Historic Weather Trivia for December 11
On this day in Kenora’s history, the warmest December 11 reached 6.0°C, while the coldest nosedived to an astonishing -38.3°C. While today doesn’t hit the record lows, it’s cold enough to be memorable!
What to Wear: Arctic Survival Style
With wind chills as brutal as -40°C, layers are your best defense. Thermal undergarments, heavy parkas, insulated boots, mittens, and face protection such as a scarf or balaclava are must-haves. Frostbite can strike quickly, so keep skin covered and check on outdoor pets!
