From Flurries to Blue Skies—A Brief Break Before More Snow Chances Return
KENORA & LAKE OF THE WOODS, ON – WEATHER REPORT – It’s a frosty start to Thursday in Kenora, where spring continues to take the scenic route. As of 5:00 AM at Kenora Airport, the temperature sits at -3.0°C, with light snow still gently falling. Winds are blowing in from the north-northwest at 10 km/h, nudging the wind chill down to -7°C. With a humidity level of 95% and visibility holding steady at 19 km, the air is crisp, moist, and unmistakably wintry.
The barometric pressure is at 100.4 kPa and rising, a good sign that things are about to settle down—at least for the rest of the day.
Bus Cancellations – Thursday, April 3, 2025
All Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, and Upsala buses will be cancelled on Thursday, April 3 due to inclement weather and road conditions.
Snow Ends Near Noon, Sunshine and a Chill Combo Ahead
The final flurries are expected to wind down near midday, making way for a clearing trend this afternoon. Winds will pick up from the northwest at 20 km/h and may gust to 40, giving the day a breezy, brisk edge. Temperatures will climb to a high of +4°C, but don’t let that fool you—this morning’s wind chill of -9°C means you’ll want to hang onto your winter layers for a little while longer.
The UV index is moderate today at 3, so if the sun breaks through, you may want to toss on a bit of sunscreen—yes, even in April. The sun’s out there, just a little shy before it makes a grand appearance.
Tonight: Cloud Cover Returns, Temps Dip
Skies will begin to cloud over again late this evening as the northwest breeze dies down. Overnight, the low drops to -5°C with a wind chill closer to -8°C. It’s a chilly night, but not out of the ordinary for early April in the Lake of the Woods region.
Looking ahead to Friday, it’s back to cloudier conditions with a 60 percent chance of flurries. Morning wind chills will sit around -7°C, and the high will reach just +3°C. Friday night brings a 30 percent chance of flurries under partly cloudy skies and a low of -9°C.
Saturday and Sunday continue the same wintry story, with chilly highs and frequent flurry chances. Saturday sees a high of +2°C and a 30 percent chance of flurries, while Sunday takes a dip with a high of -2°C and a 30 percent chance of more of the white stuff. Sunday night looks clear but cold, bottoming out at a frosty -14°C.
Wardrobe Wisdom: Layers, Windbreakers, and Winter Accessories
It’s not the day to pack away your winter gear just yet. Bundle up in warm layers this morning, switch to a midweight jacket by the afternoon, and don’t forget something wind-resistant. Gloves and a hat will help keep that wind chill at bay, especially if you’re out on the lake or running errands around town.
Weather Fun Fact: Lake of the Snowy Woods?
Did you know Kenora once recorded a record April snowfall of 31.5 cm back in 1954? While today’s light snow is just a whisper of that historic dump, it’s a good reminder: April likes to play tricks on Northwestern Ontario.
