Frigid Morning, Sunny Skies, and a Gradual Warm-Up

Kenora wakes up to -21°C with wind chills near -28°C, but a major warm-up is coming. Highs will reach 10°C by Friday before freezing rain and snow return Saturday

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are experiencing a brutally cold morning, with the temperature at -20.9°C and a biting wind chill of -28°C. The northwest wind is light at 10 km/h, but it’s still enough to make the air feel even colder.

Humidity is at 74%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.7 kPa and rising, indicating stable conditions for now. Visibility is excellent at 24 km, but if you’re heading out, don’t underestimate the frostbite risk—skin can freeze in minutes at these temperatures.

Today will bring mainly sunny skies with light winds up to 15 km/h. The high will reach -10°C, but wind chills will make it feel like -27°C this morning before improving slightly to -14°C in the afternoon.

The UV index is low at 2, so while sunglasses might be useful against the glare off the snow, sunscreen isn’t a major concern.

Tonight, cloud cover will increase early in the evening, with a 40% chance of flurries overnight. Winds remain light at up to 15 km/h, and the low will settle at -11°C, with a wind chill of -15°C this evening.

Midweek: Warmer Days on the Horizon

Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of morning flurries. Winds remain light at up to 15 km/h, and for the first time in a while, temperatures will break above freezing, reaching a high of +2°C.

However, the morning will still be chilly, with a wind chill of -11°C. The UV index stays low at 2.

Wednesday night will be clear, with a low of -6°C—much milder than recent nights.

By Thursday, spring continues its slow push, with cloudy skies and a 30% chance of either rain showers or flurries. The high will reach +4°C, and the night remains relatively mild, with a low of +2°C and a continued slight chance of precipitation.

Looking Ahead: Springlike Warmth Before a Wintry Blast

Friday brings even milder temperatures, with a high of 10°C under cloudy skies and a 40% chance of rain showers or flurries. However, the night will take a turn, with a mix of rain or freezing rain and temperatures dipping to -2°C.

Saturday could bring a full-on weather event, with freezing rain or snow, blowing snow, and strong winds. The high will only reach -2°C, but with the mix of wintery precipitation and gusty winds, travel could become hazardous.

The night will bring continued flurries, blowing snow, and a sharp temperature drop to -16°C. Looks like winter isn’t done just yet!

What to Wear?

Today and tonight are all about staying warm—heavy winter coats, insulated gloves, and hats are non-negotiable with wind chills dipping near -30°C.

By Wednesday, layers will still be needed in the morning, but a lighter jacket might be enough by the afternoon.

By Friday, waterproof gear will be more practical as rain moves in, but winter boots and warm layers might be necessary again for Saturday’s freezing rain and snow.

Kenora Weather Trivia: A March Temperature Rollercoaster

March has been a month of extremes in Kenora. The warmest March 11 on record was a toasty 13.8°C in 2012, while the coldest was a bone-chilling -37.2°C in 1965. This week, we’ll experience a huge swing—from -21°C today to 10°C by Friday, followed by another winter blast on Saturday. If there’s one thing about March in Kenora, it’s that it never stays the same for long!