Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Outlook – April 7, 2025
The sun may be smiling down on Kenora today, but don’t let that fool you—winter’s grip hasn’t quite let go just yet. As of 6:00 AM CDT at the Kenora Airport, it’s a crisp -12.1°C under mainly clear skies. Visibility is excellent at 32 km, but the brisk north wind at 9 km/h makes it feel more like -17°C. Humidity stands at 67%, and the barometric pressure is holding steady at 102.7 kPa and rising—a sign of calmer weather on the way.
A Clear Day Ahead, With a Side of Flurries
Early risers may notice a few flurries fluttering about this morning, with a 30 percent chance of light snow. But by mid-morning, it’s all sunshine and clear skies as those north winds pick up to 20 km/h before easing off around noon. Don’t expect tropical vibes, though—the high is only -2°C, and with wind chills running at -20 this morning and -6 this afternoon, it’s still heavy jacket weather. UV index clocks in at a moderate 4, so sunglasses might be the most summery accessory you’ll need today.
Tonight stays clear and chilly, with a low of -17°C. Wind chill values will make it feel like -21 overnight, so be sure to double down on those blankets—or better yet, treat yourself to a warm beverage and a good book.
Sunny Skies and a Gentle Warm-Up
Looking ahead to Tuesday, April 8, things are slowly nudging upward on the thermometer. Expect full-on sunshine with a high of +2°C. However, the morning starts off sharply cold with wind chills diving to -25. Winds stay gentle, up to 15 km/h, making for a pleasant (albeit cold) day. The clear trend continues Tuesday night with a low of -11°C.
Wednesday follows the sunny pattern with a high of 6°C, and Thursday turns the temperature dial even higher, hitting a seasonal high of 9°C—just in time to make us believe spring might finally be on its way. Overnight lows continue to hover below freezing, so no ditching the parka just yet.
What to Wear
Layer up! A thermal base layer, insulated coat, hat, and gloves are still very much in style this week. Sunglasses are a bonus for sunny afternoons, and warm boots remain a must for navigating chilly mornings.
Today’s Historical Snapshot
On this day in Kenora’s history, the warmest April 7 on record saw temperatures reach a spring-like 19.2°C, while the chilliest dropped to a bone-rattling -23.3°C. Today’s forecast sits somewhere safely (if not warmly) in between.
Weather Trivia Time
Did you know that Lake of the Woods boasts more than 14,500 islands—more than any other lake in Ontario? It’s one of the sunniest regions in Northwestern Ontario, though today that sun is mostly just for show!
