A Snowy Start Across the Region
Good morning, Kenora and surrounding areas, including Grassy Narrows and Whitedog First Nation! The day begins at -13°C with light snow in the air. Winds from the north-northwest are blowing at 21 km/h, gusting up to 33 km/h, bringing a brisk wind chill of -21°C. Humidity is at 86%, and visibility is reduced to 13 km as snowflakes drift down. The barometric pressure is 101.7 kPa and rising, hinting at slightly more stable conditions later.
Friday’s Forecast: Chilly with Flurries
Clouds will dominate the skies today, with a 40% chance of flurries lingering through the morning. Winds will ease up, becoming light by late morning, but the high will only reach -13°C, with wind chills of -24°C in the morning and -17°C by the afternoon. It’s a classic January day for layering up!
Tonight: Cold and Quiet
Tonight, the skies remain mainly cloudy, with winds staying light at 15 km/h. The low temperature will drop to -19°C, and wind chills will sink to -23°C overnight. Keep those cozy blankets ready—it’ll be a frosty night.
Saturday: Overcast but Milder
Saturday will bring more clouds, with a high of -12°C. Overnight, there’s a 40% chance of flurries, with lows dipping to -18°C. It’s a day to enjoy indoor warmth while watching the snowflakes fall outside.
Sunday: Bitter Chill Returns
Sunday continues the cloudy trend, with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -15°C. The real cold sets in Sunday night, as temperatures plummet to -26°C under partly cloudy skies.
Historical Weather Tidbit
The warmest January 10th in Kenora reached 5.8°C in 1943, while the coldest dipped to -41.1°C in 1966. While today isn’t record-breaking, the wind chill might make it feel like it!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Thick, insulated coats, gloves, and hats are essential for today’s wind chills. Waterproof boots will help you manage the light snow, and layers are key for staying warm throughout the weekend.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? The Kenora region sees an average of 160 days of snow annually, making it a prime spot for winter sports enthusiasts!
