Up to 25 cm of Snow Expected Today Before Conditions Begin to Ease Tonight
Heavy Snow, Ice Pellets, and Freezing Rain Risks Keep Travel Challenging
KENORA – WEATHER – If you’re in the Kenora and Lake of the Woods region, winter has decided to drop the curtain with a dramatic final act. A Snowfall Warning remains in effect this Friday as a potent low-pressure system continues to bring heavy snow across the region. Snowfall totals could reach a hefty 15 to 25 cm, with slightly lower accumulations expected near the Minnesota border where ice pellets and a touch of freezing rain may mix in.
As of 6:00 AM CDT at Kenora Airport, light snow is falling with the temperature sitting at -4.9°C. With humidity at 92% and an east-northeast wind at 18 km/h, it feels more like -11°C with the wind chill. Visibility remains at 10 km for now, but that could quickly change as the snow intensifies. The barometric pressure is falling at 101.6 kPa, signaling the storm system is still very much in control.
Bus Cancellations – Friday, March 28, 2025
All buses will be cancelled in Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Vermilion Bay, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Upsala on Friday, March 28 due to current and forecasted inclement weather and road conditions.
Pickle Lake bus PL81 will be running on Friday, March 28.
Today: Heavy Snow and Wind Create Challenging Conditions
Snow will continue throughout the day, with local amounts between 5 to 10 cm expected before nightfall. Winds from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40, will blow the snow around enough to make visibility and road conditions tricky—especially on open highways and secondary roads. The high will reach -1°C, but the morning wind chill will make it feel more like -12°C, and closer to -7°C this afternoon. The UV index is low at just 1—not that you’ll be seeing the sun anyway.
For areas closer to the U.S. border, watch for a possible mix with ice pellets or freezing rain, which could reduce snow totals but increase slipperiness.
Tonight: Snow Tapers Off—But Cold Lingers
Snow will gradually wind down around midnight, with a further 2 cm expected. After that, expect cloudy skies and a 60% chance of lingering light snow. Winds remain from the northeast at 20 km/h gusting to 40. The temperature drops to a low of -8°C, with wind chills hitting -14°C overnight, so keep that extra blanket handy.
Saturday: Cold Morning, Brighter Afternoon
Saturday starts off cloudy but will transition to a mix of sun and cloud by late morning. Winds will ease to 15 km/h or less, and temperatures will climb just above freezing to a high of +2°C. The morning will be brisk though, with a wind chill of -14°C before the sun starts working its magic.
Saturday night remains overcast with a low of -8°C.
Sunday & Monday: Snow Chances Return, Cold Nights Continue
Sunday features a mix of sun and cloud with a 60% chance of snow. The high will hover around +1°C, but skies will clear again overnight, plunging the temperature to -15°C. Monday follows with full sunshine, though highs dip slightly to -3°C and another chilly night at -13°C.
Wardrobe Advice: Full Winter Armour Required
Today is not the time to gamble with light layers. You’ll want a windproof winter coat, gloves, insulated boots, and something cozy for your face—because wind and snow are teaming up to freeze noses and cheeks alike. That stylish scarf is officially mission-critical.
Historic Weather Snapshot
On this day, Kenora’s warmest recorded temperature was 11.1°C back in 1946—now that sounds like spring! The coldest March 28 dipped to a bone-chilling -28.3°C in 1972. While today’s forecast doesn’t break records, it does remind us how unpredictable and persistent late-March weather in Northwestern Ontario can be.
Weather Trivia: Lake of the Woods’ Snowy Legacy
The Kenora region typically sees about 164 cm of snow per year, but spring storms can dump large amounts quickly—especially when moist air meets lingering cold fronts. Add a low-pressure system and voilà: a snow globe brought to life.
