A Frosty Morning with Bitter Wind Chills
Good morning, Kenora! Winter’s grip remains firm as temperatures sit at -17°C, but with a northwest wind at 10 km/h, it feels more like -24°C. The humidity is at 85%, and the barometric pressure sits at 101.2 kPa and is rising, meaning conditions are relatively stable before some snow arrives later. Visibility is a crisp 24 km, making for clear views of the frozen Lake of the Woods, though the cold will keep most from lingering outside for too long.
Sunshine to Start, but Clouds and Snow Move In
Expect mainly sunny skies this morning, but cloud cover increases near noon, setting the stage for a snowy evening. The wind will remain light, up to 15 km/h, but don’t be fooled—the morning wind chill of -26°C makes frostbite a concern. By afternoon, temperatures “warm” to -7°C, though the wind chill will still hover around -14°C.
Tonight, clouds thicken and snow begins in the evening, tapering off overnight. Expect around 2 cm of accumulation, with a lingering 40% chance of flurries afterward. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, and temperatures drop to -8°C, though wind chills of -14°C this evening and -9°C overnight will make it feel colder.
Thursday Brings a Brief Thaw
Thursday starts off cloudy with a 40% chance of morning flurries, but the real story is the warmer temperatures. The high will reach -2°C, the mildest air we’ve seen in days! That said, the morning will still feel like -13°C before improving to -6°C in the afternoon. Winds remain light, and the UV index stays low at 1.
Thursday night sees cloudy periods with a 40% chance of flurries, and a low of -16°C.
Looking Ahead: A Mix of Sun, Clouds, and More Snow
- Friday: The sun makes a return, with a high of -9°C. Overnight, clouds move in, and temperatures drop to -16°C.
- Saturday: More clouds and a 60% chance of flurries, but temperatures rise to -3°C. Snow continues overnight, with a low of -9°C.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries and a high of -7°C. Overnight, temperatures take a deep dive to -25°C under cloudy skies.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Layer Up Against the Chill
This is layering weather at its finest. Start with a thermal base layer, add a thick winter coat, insulated gloves, and a warm hat. A scarf or neck warmer will help against the -26°C wind chill this morning. Sturdy waterproof boots are a must, as snow moves in tonight.
Weather Trivia: A Record-Breaking Cold Past
Did you know Kenora’s coldest recorded temperature was -43.3°C on January 20, 1943? While today’s chill isn’t record-setting, it’s a reminder that winter here pulls no punches!
