Frigid Start with Wind Chills Near -32°C
Kenora faces extreme cold with wind chills near -32°C and a risk of frostbite. Flurries possible this afternoon and overnight. More cold and wind for Monday
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region, including Grassy Narrows, Whitedog First Nation, and Clearwater Bay, are waking up to a bone-chilling morning this Sunday, February 9, 2025. The current temperature at Kenora Airport is -23.9°C, but with a south-southwest wind at 11 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like a brutal -32°C. The barometric pressure is 102.5 kPa but falling, signaling some potential changes ahead. Humidity is sitting at 82%, and visibility is excellent at 24 km, though the sheer cold is the real concern today.
Sunday Forecast: A Cold Day with a Chance of Flurries
Today brings a mix of sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of flurries this afternoon. Winds will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, but that won’t do much to ease the deep freeze. The high will only reach -13°C, and even then, the wind chill will make it feel like -31°C this morning and -19°C this afternoon. With frostbite a real risk, anyone heading outside should limit skin exposure.
Tonight: Staying Cold with More Flurries Possible
Partly cloudy skies will persist overnight, with a 40% chance of flurries continuing. Winds will shift to the west at 20 km/h, before becoming light after midnight. The low will plummet to -23°C, with a wind chill feeling like -31°C, making for another dangerously cold night. Frostbite can occur in minutes at these temperatures, so if you’re outside for any reason, make sure to dress appropriately.
Monday: Even Colder with Wind Gusts Adding to the Chill
Monday isn’t offering any relief, as a mix of sun and cloud returns with another 40% chance of flurries. Winds will pick up from the west at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, driving wind chills even lower. Expect the morning to feel like -34°C, with the afternoon “warming” slightly to -28°C—still dangerously cold territory. With frostbite a constant threat, staying indoors as much as possible is the best plan.
Monday night stays cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, and temperatures dive even further to -28°C.
Tuesday & Beyond: The Deep Freeze Holds On
Tuesday remains bitterly cold, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of only -20°C. The night brings cloudy periods and another frigid low of -24°C. There’s no sign of a major warm-up anytime soon, so winter lovers can rejoice—while the rest of us dream of spring.
What to Wear Today
With a wind chill near -31°C this morning and -19°C this afternoon, proper winter attire is non-negotiable. A heavy insulated coat, snow pants, gloves, a hat, a scarf, and insulated boots are all essential to prevent frostbite. If you’re heading out for an extended period, layering is key—frostbite can develop in under 10 minutes at these temperatures.
Kenora Weather Trivia: Record-Breaking Cold in February
Did you know that Kenora’s coldest recorded February temperature was a staggering -46.7°C on February 15, 1936? While today’s temperatures don’t quite reach that level of extreme cold, it’s a sharp reminder that winter in Northwestern Ontario can be brutally unforgiving.
