Today’s Wintery Forecast
Kenora and the surrounding regions, including Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, and the Lake of the Woods area, are waking up to light snow and a chilly -11°C this morning. With humidity at 93%, the air is heavy with moisture, and the SSE wind at 14 km/h makes it feel like -17°C. Visibility is reduced to 8 km due to the snow, so take caution on the roads.
Cloudy skies dominate the day, with a 40% chance of flurries lingering through the morning, accompanied by a risk of freezing drizzle. Winds will shift to a gentle southerly breeze by midday, and the high will climb to -8°C. Wind chills will range from -20°C in the morning to -11°C in the afternoon, so don’t let the slight warm-up deceive you—frostbite risks remain.
Tonight: Cloudy but Steady
Tonight’s forecast is for mainly cloudy skies, with temperatures holding steady near -11°C. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and wind chills will dip to -16°C overnight.
Monday: Brighter Horizons
Monday starts off mainly cloudy, but skies will clear by late afternoon, bringing a crisp, serene end to the day. The high will reach -7°C, but morning wind chills of -18°C will make bundling up essential. By the afternoon, the wind chill will ease to -10°C. Monday night will feature cloudy periods with a low of -9°C, making for a clear and chilly evening.
Looking Ahead
Sunshine peeks out on Tuesday with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -5°C, followed by steadily warming conditions through the week. Christmas Day and Boxing Day will bring a mix of sun and cloud with highs reaching -1°C.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Today calls for serious winter gear: insulated boots, a parka, thick gloves, and a scarf to guard against the wind chill. Add an extra layer for tonight’s steady chill.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? The Lake of the Woods region recorded its lowest-ever temperature for December 22 in 1963 at -38.3°C. On the flip side, the record high of 5.6°C was set in 1998. Talk about a range!
