Today in Kenora – Mostly Cloudy Start, Sunny Finish
As the sun rises over the Lake of the Woods region this Tuesday, April 15th, Kenora is shaking off a chilly morning with temperatures sitting at -1.3°C, feeling more like -6°C thanks to a northwesterly breeze at 13 km/h. Skies are mostly cloudy for now, with a 30 percent chance of flurries early this morning. But don’t let that dampen your spirits—the clouds are set to part by the afternoon, revealing some well-deserved sunshine. The mercury is expected to climb to a high of 6°C, though it will feel more like -9°C in the early hours. The UV index comes in at a moderate 4, so sunscreen might be a smart move if you’re venturing outdoors.
Currently, the barometric pressure stands at 101.8 kPa and is on a downward trend, signaling the changing conditions. Humidity is sitting at 76%, which, while not oppressive, gives that lingering chill a bit more bite.
Tonight – Clear Skies and Crisp Air
The evening will be a calm and chilly one as clear skies settle in. Winds will taper off to about 15 km/h, and temperatures will dip to a low of -6°C. Expect a wind chill near -9°C overnight, so it’s a good night to cozy up indoors or bring out the heavier spring jacket if you’re taking a stroll under the stars.
Looking Ahead – Midweek Warm-Up with a Twist
Wednesday promises a bright start with sunny skies and a bit of a wardrobe conundrum. The morning will be frosty, with a wind chill of -13°C, but by afternoon, temperatures will reach 9°C. Increasing cloud cover later in the day could hint at what’s to come—by nightfall, there’s a 30 percent chance of either rain showers or flurries, with a low of +3°C.
Thursday keeps us guessing with mostly cloudy skies and a 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries, and a high of 8°C. That night, temperatures will slide to -1°C under partially cloudy skies, again with a 40 percent chance of showers or flurries.
Friday offers a glimpse of sunshine, mixing it up with clouds and a 30 percent chance of flurries. The high will be around 5°C, with a chillier night ahead dropping to -6°C.
What to Wear?
This week calls for versatility. Layer up in the mornings with insulated outerwear and gloves—yes, even in mid-April—and keep sunglasses handy for those sunny breaks. A waterproof layer might come in handy by midweek as unsettled skies return.
Did You Know?
Kenora’s weather is famously unpredictable—locals often joke that if you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes! In fact, this region has recorded a historic high of 22.8°C on this day, set back in 1994, while the record low sits at a frosty -18.0°C, from 1943. So yes, mid-April in Kenora can really be anything from beach weather to snowflake central.
