Kenora and Surrounding Areas: A Brisk Winter Wonderland
This morning, the Kenora region, including Whitedog First Nation and Grassy Narrows, is waking up to light snow and brisk winds. With temperatures at -10°C, a humidity level of 92%, and a south-southeast wind gusting to 23 km/h, the wind chill bites at -18°C. Visibility is reduced to 13 km due to the snow, and the barometric pressure is 102.5 kPa and falling—hinting at potential weather changes.
Tuesday: Flurries and Wind Chills
The day remains cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries adding a festive touch to the holiday landscape. South winds at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, will bring an icy edge to the high temperature of -4°C. The wind chill will feel like -18°C this morning but improve slightly to -10°C by the afternoon.
It’s the kind of day to wrap up in your coziest scarf and wear windproof layers to keep the chill at bay.
Tonight: Cloudy with Freezing Drizzle Risks
As evening falls, the clouds linger with a 30% chance of flurries, particularly around midnight. A risk of freezing drizzle overnight could create slick roads, so drivers should be cautious. Winds will shift to the southwest at 20 km/h before calming late at night, keeping the temperature steady around -5°C with a wind chill near -10°C.
It’s a great evening to stay indoors and enjoy some holiday festivities with family and friends.
Christmas Day: Overcast with a Hint of Warmth
Christmas Day in the region will be overcast but milder, with temperatures climbing to a high of -1°C. Winds from the south at 20 km/h will make it feel like -12°C in the morning, easing to -5°C by afternoon. A lovely day to enjoy outdoor activities if you dress appropriately.
The night will feature cloudy periods and a low of -2°C, maintaining the relatively mild trend.
Boxing Day and Beyond: Milder but Mixed Weather
Thursday brings a chance of flurries and a high of 1°C, while Friday continues the warming trend with highs reaching 4°C. Showers or flurries are likely as temperatures hover around freezing overnight, bringing a mix of slush and snow to the holiday weekend.
Weather Trivia for the Kenora Region
On this date, Kenora’s record high was 6.1°C in 1994, a stark contrast to its chilliest Christmas Eve at -39.4°C in 1983. Today’s conditions are a happy medium—cold enough for holiday spirit but warm enough for comfort.
