Winter Storm Warning: Ice, Snow & Plummeting Temperatures
Winter Storm Warning for Kenora & Lake of the Woods—freezing rain, ice pellets, and 15 cm of snow today. Temps crash to -15°C with wind chills near -24°C.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Kenora, Grassy Narrows, and Whitedog, as hazardous winter conditions grip the region today. Expect a messy mix of freezing rain, ice pellets, and snow, with rapidly dropping temperatures and dangerous travel conditions.
If you don’t need to be on the roads today—stay put!
Saturday, March 15: A Weather Nightmare—Ice, Snow & Blowing Winds
The morning starts at 0°C, but a major temperature crash is on the way. Humidity is at 90%, and barometric pressure is falling at 98.8 kPa, signalling the arrival of a strong cold front.
A wintry mix of ice pellets and freezing rain will transition to heavy snow near noon, with 10 to 15 cm expected by the end of the day. The wind will pick up from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, creating poor visibility and blowing snow.
By the afternoon, temperatures plummet to -8°C, with wind chills making it feel like -15°C. Roads, sidewalks, and parking lots will be extremely icy and hazardous. If you must travel, expect rapidly deteriorating conditions.
Tonight, flurries continue, and blowing snow remains an issue. Winds will stay strong at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, and temperatures drop to -15°C. With the wind chill, it will feel like a bitter -24°C overnight—a deep freeze after today’s wet and icy start.
Sunday, March 16: Cold but Calmer
The worst of the storm passes, but it stays cold. Expect a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of -5°C. Winds will ease to 15 km/h, but the morning wind chill will be a brutal -23°C, improving slightly to -9°C in the afternoon.
Sunday night remains partly cloudy, with a low of -12°C.
Monday, March 17: A Chilly St. Patrick’s Day with a Chance of Snow
Monday stays cold and cloudy, with a 60% chance of snow. The high will reach -2°C, making for a chilly but manageable day.
By night, flurries remain possible (30% chance), and temperatures drop to -12°C.
What to Wear?
- Saturday: Full winter gear—waterproof boots, warm layers, and gloves. Ice and snow will make for a nasty day.
- Sunday: A thick coat, hat, scarf, and gloves—wind chills will be bitter, especially in the morning.
- Monday: A warm winter jacket and layers—flurries are possible, and it will still feel like winter.
Kenora Weather Trivia
Did you know? The largest single-day snowfall ever recorded in Kenora was 40.6 cm on March 9, 1939. Today’s 10-15 cm won’t break records, but it will still be a winter mess!
