A Frigid Start with Dangerous Wind Chills
Kenora faces extreme cold with wind chills near -37°C, followed by midweek snow. Frostbite risk is high, so bundle up and prepare for winter conditions ahead
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are in the grip of a deep freeze this morning, with temperatures sitting at -25°C. However, the west wind at 13 km/h is making it feel like an even more brutal -34°C. The humidity is at 80%, and the barometric pressure is rising at 103.8 kPa, indicating stable but cold conditions.
The day will bring mainly sunny skies, but don’t let that fool you—this is serious cold. The northwest wind will pick up to 20 km/h before calming down in the afternoon, but not before driving the morning wind chill down to a numbing -37°C. Even in the afternoon, when temperatures “warm up” to -16°C, the wind chill will still hover around -22°C. With conditions like these, frostbite can set in within minutes, so full winter gear is a must.
Tonight: Clear Skies and More Arctic Air
As night falls, the sky will remain clear, but temperatures will once again take a steep plunge to -24°C. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, leaving a wind chill of -23°C in the evening and dropping to -29°C overnight. With another high frostbite risk, staying indoors is the best choice unless absolutely necessary.
Wednesday: Clouds Roll In, Snow Moves Late in the Day
Wednesday will start with increasing cloudiness, and by late morning, there’s a 30% chance of flurries. By noon, light snow will begin to fall, lasting through the day. The wind will remain light at up to 15 km/h, but it won’t do much to improve the cold, with wind chills of -29°C in the morning and -19°C in the afternoon. The daytime high will reach -13°C, still well below seasonal averages.
Snow will intensify into the night, with periods of accumulation expected and an overnight low of -18°C.
Thursday: Snowy and Staying Cold
Thursday will bring continued periods of snow, with a high of -15°C. The snow will taper off in the evening, leaving behind cloudy periods and a 40% chance of flurries. The overnight low will drop to -19°C, keeping things frigid as the week continues.
Historic Kenora Weather for February 4
On this day in history, Kenora’s warmest February 4 reached a modest 3.9°C, while the coldest on record plummeted to a bone-chilling -42.2°C. While today’s deep freeze isn’t record-breaking, it’s certainly harsh enough to remind everyone that winter isn’t done yet.
Wardrobe Wisdom: Dress for the Deep Freeze
With morning wind chills dipping below -35°C, dressing properly is crucial. A heavy, insulated parka, thermal layers, thick mittens, and a hat that covers your ears are necessary to prevent frostbite. If you’re heading out in the evening, expect even colder conditions—covering exposed skin is essential. With snow moving in midweek, snow boots and waterproof gear will be useful.
Did You Know? Kenora’s Ice Road Legacy
Kenora is famous for its winter ice roads, which form across Lake of the Woods and surrounding waterways. These frozen highways allow vehicles to travel across lakes to remote communities—a true testament to the power (and necessity) of cold winters!
