Light Snow and Arctic Winds Set the Tone
KENORA – WEATHER – Winter’s chill is unmistakable across Kenora, Grassy Narrows, and Whitedog this morning. At 5:00 AM CST, the temperature was -11.9°C, with light snowflakes adding a frosty touch to the air.
Conditions as of 4:00 AM CST observed at the Kenora Airport, humidity levels are 87%, and the wind, blowing from the northwest at 11 km/h, creates a biting wind chill of -18. The barometric pressure sits at 101.6 kPa and rising, signaling continued cold weather ahead. Visibility is currently 10 km, though snow and flurries are expected to intensify later today.
Skies will remain cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries in the morning transitioning to periods of light snow by noon. Winds will pick up to 20 km/h from the northwest before tapering off, with the high temperature reaching a frosty -11°C. However, wind chill values will make it feel like a brisk -24°C in the morning and -14°C by afternoon.
Frosty Night Ahead
Tonight, periods of light snow will taper off near midnight, leaving mainly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of lingering flurries. Northwest winds will return, gusting to 20 km/h late in the evening. Temperatures will plummet to -21°C, with a bone-chilling overnight wind chill of -31°C, posing a high risk of frostbite. It’s a night for staying indoors and bundling up!
Midweek Outlook – Deep Freeze Intensifies
Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud dominates the day with a 40% chance of morning flurries. Winds will shift northwest at 20 km/h before calming in the afternoon. Temperatures will hold at -17°C, but a brutal morning wind chill of -32°C will only slightly ease to -25°C by afternoon. Frostbite risks remain high, so cover exposed skin.
Wednesday Night: Skies will clear, and temperatures will nosedive to -28°C under starry skies.
Thursday: The sun shines brightly, but temperatures stay frigid with a high of -21°C. Overnight, the clear skies will keep the cold locked in, with lows around -24°C.
Winter Wardrobe Tips
This week calls for your warmest gear. Opt for insulated coats, thermal layers, and waterproof boots. Gloves, hats, and scarves are essential to protect against frostbite in these extreme wind chills.
Fun Weather Trivia
On December 10th, Kenora’s warmest recorded temperature was 7.8°C in 1990, while the coldest was a frigid -36.7°C in 1985. Today’s -11.9°C may feel cold, but it’s a far cry from the extremes this date has seen in the past!
