A Cloudy Start with a Cold Chill
Kenora, Lake of the Woods & Clearwater Bay – Sunday, April 6, 2025 – It’s a crisp, mostly cloudy morning across the Lake of the Woods region, where winter continues to cling on, but spring is starting to stretch its legs. As of 5:00 AM, the temperature in Kenora sits at -4.3°C, with the dew point just slightly lower at -5.6°C, creating a humid start at 91%. A gentle northwesterly breeze at 9 km/h is enough to give us a wind chill of -8, making it feel like winter is giving us one last eyebrow-raising glance before heading out the door. The barometric pressure is holding at 101.8 kPa, but falling, hinting at a bit of action in the atmosphere today.
Visibility is excellent at 32 km—perfect for keeping an eye on the grey skies creeping in. And yes, they’re bringing friends.
Afternoon Flurries and a Breezy Shift
Sunday’s weather keeps things interesting. We’ll start with a mix of sun and cloud, but skies will become overcast this afternoon with a 40% chance of flurries joining the scene. Winds are expected to pick up from the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, and although the daytime high reaches -2°C, the wind chill makes it feel like -19°C this morning and -8°C this afternoon. So, if you’re headed out today, layers are your best bet—preferably wind-resistant ones. The UV index hits 3, which is moderate, so don’t underestimate the sun when it peeks through the clouds.
Tonight, we stay partly cloudy with another 40% chance of flurries in the evening. Winds from the north continue at 20 km/h but will ease after midnight. Temperatures will plummet to -16°C with a wind chill of -20 overnight. You’ll want to keep the cozy blankets close.
Monday: Cold Mornings, Sunny Skies
Sunshine dominates the forecast Monday, but temperatures remain firmly below freezing. The high will top out around -2°C, with morning wind chills dipping to a frosty -24 before climbing to a still-brisk -6 in the afternoon. Winds remain light, up to 15 km/h, and the UV index bumps up slightly to 4, so consider some SPF if you’ll be out during peak hours.
Monday night will be clear and calmer, with an overnight low of -12°C—less bitter than Sunday night, but definitely still glove weather.
The Big Spring Bounce Starts Tuesday
Now here’s the good news: starting Tuesday, the region begins its spring ascent. Expect full sunshine and a high of +5°C—finally breaking that icy barrier! Tuesday night remains clear with a more forgiving low of -6°C.
Wednesday continues the upward trend with a high of 11°C under a mix of sun and cloud. By Thursday and Friday, we’re looking at highs of 13°C and 15°C respectively. Nights will hover just above freezing, making it feel like spring might actually be sticking around this time.
Kenora’s April 6 Weather History
April 6 has seen some real extremes in Kenora. The warmest on record was a balmy 19.0°C set in 1991—t-shirt weather for sure. Meanwhile, the coldest was a bone-rattling -26.7°C way back in 1967. Today falls squarely in the “meh, still winter” category—but at least we’re not breaking cold records.
What to Wear on the Lake Today
If you’re heading out, especially near the lake or along breezy trails, be sure to dress for wind chill. A thermal base layer, windproof jacket, warm toque, and gloves are must-haves. And don’t let that UV index fool you—sun protection isn’t just for beach days.
Kenora Weather Trivia
Here’s a nugget for the weather curious: Kenora often holds the distinction for the warmest place in Ontario during late April and May due to its position just west of the Great Lakes’ cooling effect. So once spring gets going here—it goes big.
