Light Snow and Frosty Winds in the Lake of the Woods Region
Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, and the Lake of the Woods area are waking up to a cold and snowy start. With light snow lingering and the occasional risk of freezing drizzle, winter’s grip is firmly in place this Christmas week.
Current Conditions
As of 5:00 AM CST, the temperature at Kenora Airport was -9.6°C under light snow. The humidity is 92%, with a dew point of -10.6°C, keeping the air crisp. Winds are from the north-northeast at 9 km/h, creating a wind chill that makes it feel like a frosty -14°C. Visibility remains decent at 16 km, and the barometric pressure of 102.1 kPa is on the rise, signaling improving conditions.
Today’s Forecast
Skies will remain mostly cloudy today, with a 30% chance of flurries this morning and a risk of freezing drizzle. Winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h, and the high will reach -7°C. Wind chills will make it feel like -15°C this morning, moderating slightly to -10°C in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies will dominate the evening before turning cloudy late. Winds will shift to the south and strengthen to 20 km/h after midnight, dropping the temperature to a low of -13°C. Wind chills will become biting, feeling like -22°C overnight.
The Week Ahead
- Tuesday, Dec 24: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. South winds will pick up to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The high will be -4°C, with a morning wind chill of -19°C and an afternoon chill of -9°C.
- Wednesday, Dec 25 (Christmas Day): A mix of sun and cloud with a high of -3°C.
- Thursday, Dec 26: Partly cloudy skies with a high around 0°C.
- Friday, Dec 27: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of +1°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Prepare for the chilly temperatures with thermal layers and a windproof coat. Insulated gloves, a hat, and a scarf are essential for comfort, especially when wind chills dip into the -20s. Waterproof boots will ensure you stay steady and dry.
Weather Trivia
Kenora’s record high for December 23 was a mild 5.6°C in 1994, a far cry from today’s frosty conditions. The record low? A bone-chilling -39.4°C in 1917—a true testament to the region’s winter extremes!
