Current Conditions in Kenora
The Kenora area, including Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, and surrounding regions, is under a Freezing Drizzle Advisorythis morning. Light freezing drizzle has reduced visibility to just 0.4 km, with the temperature hovering at -0.1°C. Humidity sits at 100%, creating damp and slippery surfaces. Winds from the south-southeast at 13 km/h result in a wind chill of -4°C, while the barometric pressure is falling at 100.9 kPa, signaling continued unsettled weather.
Today: Drizzle, Flurries, and Fog
This morning, expect patchy flurries and the continued risk of freezing drizzle, making highways and sidewalks slick. As the day progresses, periods of rain or drizzle will begin, and fog patches will lift. Temperatures will rise to a mild +4°C, bringing some relief from the morning freeze.
Tonight: Mild but Damp
Rain or drizzle will persist overnight, with fog patches developing near midnight. The temperature will dip slightly to +1°C, but the evening will remain damp rather than icy.
Weekend Outlook: Rain, Snow, and Cooler Temperatures
Saturday, December 28: Rain and Snow Potential
Saturday starts cloudy, with a 30% chance of rain or drizzle. As temperatures remain steady around +2°C, the afternoon may see a shift to a mix of rain and snow, with a low of -5°C overnight. Slushy or icy conditions are likely as the day transitions into night.
Sunday, December 29: Flurries and Cooler Air
Sunday brings a 30% chance of flurries under a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of -3°C. Overnight, the temperature drops to -9°C, with cloudy periods and scattered flurries.
Looking Ahead: Frosty to Finish December
By Monday and Tuesday, temperatures will dip further, with highs between -6°C and -8°C and overnight lows reaching -10°C to -13°C. A mix of sun, cloud, and occasional flurries will dominate the final days of 2024.
Weather Trivia
Kenora’s record high for December 27 was +7.4°C in 1987, while the record low was a frosty -37.8°C in 1933. Today’s drizzle and mild temperatures feel positively balmy by comparison!
