Extreme Cold Warning in Effect: Frostbite in Minutes
Kenora and surrounding areas face extreme cold with wind chills near -40°C. Frostbite can develop in minutes. Stay warm and bundle up for the deep freeze!
Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, and surrounding areas are in the icy grip of an Extreme Cold Warning this morning, with wind chill values plunging near -40°C. This kind of deep freeze isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s downright dangerous.
At 7:00 AM, conditions at Kenora Airport showed a frigid -27.7°C, with a wind chill of -37 making it feel brutally colder. The pressure is at 102.8 kPa and falling, with humidity at 79%. Winds from the north at 11 km/h are making an already cold morning even more unforgiving.
Today’s Forecast: Frigid and Frosty
The day will remain mainly sunny, but don’t let the sunshine fool you—it won’t do much to warm things up. Winds up to 15 km/h will keep wind chills around -39°C this morning before “warming” to a still-bone-chilling -26°C by the afternoon.
The daytime high? A bitter -18°C. With conditions like these, frostbite can develop in just minutes, so layer up if you have to venture outside.
Tonight: A Chilly Night with a Chance of Flurries
By evening, temperatures will drop to -28°C, with a 30% chance of flurries sneaking in. Winds remain light at 15 km/h, but the wind chill will still be an issue—expect -29°C this evening and a bone-rattling -39°C overnight. Keep that extra blanket handy, and if you have a pet, remember: if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them!
Looking Ahead: Cold Continues into Monday and Tuesday
Monday will bring more mainly sunny skies, but the deep freeze sticks around. Expect a high of -20°C with morning wind chills near -39°C before slightly improving to -29°C in the afternoon. The night will see cloudy periods with temperatures dipping to -27°C.
Tuesday won’t bring much relief either. A mix of sun and cloud is forecast, with a high of -19°C. By night, cloudy periods return with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -24°C.
What to Wear: Survival Mode Activated
With frostbite risks at every turn, bundling up isn’t just smart—it’s essential. Wear multiple layers, including an insulated coat, thermal socks, gloves, a toque, and a scarf to cover any exposed skin. If you’re heading outdoors, don’t forget windproof outer layers and insulated boots.
Weather Trivia: How Cold Can Kenora Get?
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Kenora was a staggering -44.0°C on January 20, 1943. While today isn’t quite that brutal, wind chills near -40°C will certainly have you feeling like you’re stepping back in time!
Stay warm, stay safe, and if you don’t have to be outside—don’t be. This is serious cold!
