Braving the Deep Freeze in Kenora
Kenora remains under an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills of -40°C. Warmer temperatures are ahead, but frostbite remains a major risk. Stay bundled up!
Kenora remains in the grip of an Extreme Cold Warning, with bitterly cold wind chills making it feel like a deep Arctic expedition. As of 5:00 AM CST, the temperature sits at a frigid -29.3°C, with the wind chill plunging to a bone-chilling -40. The air is crisp, and ice crystals dance in the morning light, creating a winter wonderland that’s best admired from indoors.
The northwest wind at 14 km/h is adding to the chill, and with humidity at 77%, any exposed skin is at serious risk of frostbite within minutes. The barometric pressure is at 104.1 kPa and rising, signaling some relief ahead—but not just yet.
Today’s Forecast: Bitter Cold, But Some Sunshine
The good news? The sun will be shining. The bad news? You won’t feel it. Temperatures will rise slightly to a high of -18°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -41°C this morning and -25°C this afternoon. The northwest wind will pick up to 20 km/h, keeping things brisk. Frostbite remains a major risk, so multiple layers, thick mitts, and a face covering are essential for anyone venturing outside.
Tonight, the skies stay partly cloudy, with winds calming down and temperatures dropping to -24°C. Wind chills will hover around -33°C, keeping frostbite concerns front and center.
Midweek Outlook: Gradual Warm-Up in Sight
Wednesday, February 19, will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a slight improvement in temperatures. The high will reach -16°C, but morning wind chills will still be -32°C, improving to -22°C by the afternoon. It’s still dangerously cold, so dress accordingly. Overnight, clear skies will allow temperatures to plummet to -27°C.
Thursday, February 20, brings full sunshine and a high of -12°C—which, compared to today, might feel like a heatwave. However, the night will bring increasing cloudiness with a low of -16°C.
Friday, February 21, sees cloudy skies dominating with a high of -10°C, inching ever closer to “tolerable” winter conditions. The night will see cloudy periods with a low of -14°C.
Bundle Up, Kenora!
If you’re stepping outside, cover every inch of exposed skin—that wind chill is no joke. A thick parka, insulated boots, mittens (not gloves!), and a face mask will help protect against frostbite. If you can, limit your time outdoors, and remember: if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pets!
Kenora’s Weather Trivia: Frosty Records
Did you know that Kenora’s coldest-ever February temperature was a bone-rattling -45.0°C, recorded on February 15, 1966? While today’s -40 wind chill is brutal, at least we’re not breaking records (yet).
