Clear Skies, Cold Vibes, and More Snow on the Horizon

Saturday Forecast: Sunny Start, Frosty Finish

Spring may be on the calendar, but in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region, it’s still very much winter’s stage. As of 6:00 AM CDT, the temperature at Kenora Airport is sitting at a shivery -17.8°C under mainly clear skies.

The dew point is resting at -23.2°C, with humidity at 63%. A gentle breeze from the southeast at 6 km/h keeps the wind chill at a brisk -22°C.

The barometric pressure is steady at 101.8 kPa but trending downward—always a hint that changes are afoot. Visibility is excellent at 32 km, giving you an unspoiled view of spring’s great no-show.

The day begins bright with full sunshine, but clouds will start drifting in this afternoon, hinting at the snow that’s on its way. Winds will pick up from the south at 20 km/h before easing up near noon. Temperatures will rise to a daytime high of -4°C, but let’s be honest—it’s the wind chill that gets you. This morning’s wind chill values around -31°C put frostbite on the table in minutes, easing to -8°C by this afternoon. The UV index is low at 2, so you won’t need the sunscreen, but keep those cheeks covered.

Tonight: Snow Returns with a Whisper

Clouds will fully roll in tonight, setting the stage for periods of light snow beginning around midnight. Expect about 2 cm of fresh accumulation. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, and the overnight low will dip to -8°C. With wind chills near -12°C, it’s another night to keep those toques and mittens close at hand.

Sunday March 23: Snow Show Takes Center Stage

Sunday is shaping up to be a full-on snow day, with 5 to 10 cm of the white stuff expected to fall across the region. Winds will stay calm at 15 km/h or less, and the high will climb to -2°C. It won’t be balmy, though—wind chills in the morning around -13°C and -6°C by the afternoon will still have you questioning spring’s commitment. The UV index will remain low at 1.

By night, the skies stay cloudy with a 60 percent chance of continued snowfall and a low of -11°C. Snow shovelers, keep your gear at the ready.

Monday March 24: Finally, a Glimmer of Hope

Monday brings what might be the most spring-like moment of the forecast: sunshine and a high of +1°C. That’s right, the elusive zero barrier will finally be breached! Monday night, however, brings increasing cloudiness and a dip back down to -10°C—because winter’s never truly out of the picture around here.

What to Wear?

Today’s outfit should scream “polar expedition.” Layers are key: thermal base layers, thick outerwear, lined boots, and all the cold-weather accessories you can find. Sunday will need full snow gear, especially for anyone out and about during the snowfall. Monday might offer a chance to swap the parka for something slightly lighter—but don’t go packing it away just yet.

Historical Snapshot

On March 22, Kenora has seen its fair share of extremes. The warmest temperature recorded was 13.0°C in 1910, while the coldest was a bone-rattling -33.3°C in 1965. So, while -17.8°C this morning is certainly chilly, we’re not in record-breaking territory—just classic northern March moodiness.

Weather Trivia Time!

Did you know Lake of the Woods contains over 14,500 islands, making it one of the most island-rich lakes in the world? That’s a lot of shoreline—and a lot of snow to shovel when spring storms roll in!