Cold Spot in Ontario is Kenora this Morning
KENORA – WEATHER – “Cold enough for you” might be the catch phrase of the day, as Kenora at -29°C is Ontario’s Cold Spot!
Current Conditions
The Kenora and Lake of the Woods region greets the day with clear skies and an icy temperature of -29°C. With a light north-northwest wind at 13 km/h, the wind chill plunges to a face-numbing -39°C, making frostbite a real concern if you’re outside for extended periods. Humidity is at 78%, and the barometric pressure holds steady at 102.1 kPa. Visibility is excellent at 32 km, but the air is frigid.
Today’s Forecast
Clouds will roll in this morning, bringing periods of light snow that will taper off by the afternoon. A 30% chance of flurries remains for the later afternoon hours. Winds will stay light, peaking at 15 km/h, but the chill lingers with wind chills near -39°C in the morning and moderating to -25°C by the afternoon.
The high temperature will reach -18°C, but don’t let that fool you—it’s a frostbite risk kind of day.
Tonight
Skies will clear slightly tonight with only a 30% chance of flurries in the evening. Light winds and low temperatures of -26°C will feel like -34°C with the wind chill.
Bundle up if you’re braving the cold, and keep skin covered to avoid frostbite.
Tuesday, January 14
Expect a mix of sun and cloud throughout the day with light winds at 15 km/h. The high will again reach -18°C, with wind chills starting at -31°C in the morning and improving to -23°C in the afternoon. While the UV index is low at 1, layers are a must to combat the frostbite risk.
Tuesday night brings clear skies and a low of -23°C, offering a crisp, cold winter evening.
Wednesday, January 15
Warmer air begins to edge in with cloudy skies and a 60% chance of flurries during the day. Temperatures will climb to a high of -2°C, a welcome break from the deep freeze. Overnight, flurries remain possible with a 40% chance and a low of -4°C.
Wardrobe Advice
Start the day with your warmest winter gear—think insulated coats, thick gloves, and a scarf to shield your face from the biting cold. With frostbite risks, make sure no skin is exposed, and layer up for added insulation.
Weather Trivia
Did you know that the Kenora region holds one of the longest ice road networks in the world? This frosty morning is a perfect reminder of why those ice roads thrive in the heart of winter.
Weather in Short!
Bitterly cold in Kenora today with snow moving in by morning and ending in the afternoon. High of -18°C and wind chills near -39°C. Frostbite risk is high.
