Cloudy with a Chance of Freezing Rain
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Daytime Forecast – Cloudy with Freezing Rain: Wednesday in Kenora starts off cloudy and presents a risk of freezing rain in the morning and early afternoon. Be cautious as you head out. The wind will be from the south at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, becoming light late in the morning. Highs today will reach plus 1°C, but the morning will feel much colder with a wind chill of minus 13°C.
Nighttime – Increasing Cloudiness: Wednesday night sees increasing cloudiness in the evening. The wind will be up to 15 km/h. Lows will drop to minus 4°C, with a wind chill of minus 8°C overnight.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Continued Cloudy Conditions
Daytime – Overcast with Mild Temperatures: Thursday remains overcast but brings milder temperatures with highs reaching plus 4°C.
Night – Cloudy Periods: The night will have cloudy periods with lows of plus 1°C.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Be prepared for a potential mix of freezing rain by dressing warmly. Start with thermal clothing, add a heavy winter jacket, a warm scarf, and insulated boots. Gloves and a snug hat are essential. Keep an umbrella handy for potential freezing rain.
Weather Trivia: Freezing rain occurs when rain falls while surface temperatures are below freezing, causing the raindrops to freeze upon contact. This can lead to hazardous ice accumulations on roads and surfaces.
