Snowy Skies and a Bitter Chill
This morning, Kenora and its neighboring regions wake up to light snow and a temperature hovering near 0°C. With 100% humidity and light winds from the southeast at 8 km/h, it feels slightly colder with a wind chill of -3°C. Visibility is reduced to 1.6 km, so take extra care if you’re out and about early.
Today’s Forecast: Snowy with a Gusty Afternoon
Expect periods of snow throughout the day, with accumulations of about 2 cm. Winds will shift to the west, increasing to 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon, making it feel significantly colder with a wind chill near -9°C. The temperature will hold steady around -1°C.
Tonight: Flurries and Frigid Conditions
Snow will taper off by late evening, leaving behind cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. Northwest winds will persist, gusting to 40 km/h, as temperatures plunge to -12°C. Overnight, the wind chill will deepen to a biting -20°C.
The Week Ahead: Bitter and Snowy
- Tuesday, December 17: Overcast skies with a 40% chance of flurries and gusty northwest winds. Highs will struggle to reach -10°C, with a wind chill near -20°C.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy as temperatures nosedive to -21°C.
- Wednesday, December 18: A mix of sun and cloud offers brief brightness with a high near -15°C.
- Wednesday Night: Clear skies mean a frigid low of -19°C.
- Thursday, December 19: The day brings clouds and a 40% chance of flurries, with highs reaching -12°C. Flurries are likely to return overnight as the low drops to -21°C.
Historic Weather Note
On this day, Kenora has experienced a range of extremes. The warmest recorded high was 5.6°C, while the record low was a bone-chilling -33.3°C.
Wardrobe Tip for Today
Bundle up with insulated, waterproof boots and a warm coat to handle the snow and increasing winds. Gloves and a scarf will be lifesavers as the wind chill deepens later in the day.
Weather Trivia
Did you know the Lake of the Woods area can act as a snowmaker in winter? Cold air passing over its waters can enhance snowfall, creating localized flurries like those expected today.
