Winter’s Winds and Snow Make Their Mark in Kenora Today
Morning Flurries and Blowing Snow
Kenora faces flurries, blowing snow, and falling temperatures today. Snow squalls and wind chills up to -17°C create hazardous conditions. Stay bundled up!
Kenora begins the day with light snow and gusty winds, making for a winter wonderland—or a travel headache, depending on your plans. Currently, it’s -4°C, but the wind chill makes it feel like -9°C. Winds are blowing from the northwest at 18 km/h, gusting to 33 km/h, and the barometric pressure is at 99.8 kPa, continuing to fall as the weather system strengthens. Humidity is at 76%, keeping conditions moist and perfect for snow.
Flurries will persist through the morning before tapering off this afternoon, leaving a mix of sun and cloud. However, there’s a risk of snow squalls late this morning, which could bring brief but intense snowfall and severely reduced visibility. Add in local blowing snow from gusty winds of up to 60 km/h, and travel conditions could turn treacherous at times. Total snowfall amounts will be light, around 2 cm, but it’s enough to make roads slick and visibility challenging.
Temperatures will briefly rise to a high of -2°C before falling sharply to -10°C this afternoon as winds shift to the north. The wind chill will intensify, making it feel like -17°C by late afternoon. If you’re heading out, dress warmly and drive cautiously!
Tonight: Bitter Cold with Late Snow
As the skies clear slightly tonight, temperatures will plummet to a low of -15°C. The wind will ease to light speeds this evening, offering some relief from the earlier gusts, but the wind chill will still bite, making it feel like -22°C overnight.
Snow will begin again after midnight, with 2 to 4 cm expected to blanket the area by morning. Roads could be slippery, so keep that in mind for any early Tuesday plans.
Tuesday: More Snow, Slightly Warmer
Tuesday brings more snow to the region, with about 5 cm of accumulation expected. Winds will pick up again, shifting to the west at 20 km/h and gusting to 40 km/h by morning. The high temperature will climb to -1°C, but the morning wind chill will feel like -20°C before easing to -7°C in the afternoon.
Tuesday night will stay cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -14°C.
Midweek: Cold but Brighter
By Wednesday, a mix of sun and cloud will provide a bit of a break from the snowy skies, with a high of -6°C. However, Wednesday night brings a 60% chance of flurries and a low of -9°C.
Thursday offers sunshine to brighten the mood, with a high of -3°C during the day, but temperatures will dip to a chilly -14°C overnight. While the days inch toward slightly milder conditions, winter’s icy grip remains firmly in place.
Historical Weather Trivia
On this day in Kenora’s weather history, the warmest January 27 hit a balmy +3.2°C in 1989, giving a brief reprieve from the cold. On the other hand, the coldest January 27 reached a frosty -41.7°C in 1966. While today’s -15°C overnight low feels harsh, it’s far from record-breaking—but the wind chill sure makes it feel close!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Kenora residents, today’s weather calls for full-on winter armor. A heavy-duty parka, windproof gloves, and insulated boots are essential to fend off the chill. A scarf or neck warmer will help shield your face from the biting wind chill, especially as temperatures drop this afternoon. If you’re venturing out tonight, add an extra layer—overnight wind chills could make even the hardiest Canadian shiver!
