Winter’s Chill Settles Over the Region
Good morning, Kenora and Lake of the Woods! As of 6:00 AM, the temperature is a brisk -16°C under cloudy skies. A southerly breeze at 12 km/h adds an extra bite, with the wind chill making it feel like -24°C. Humidity is at 87%, and the pressure is at 102.8 kPa, with a falling trend. Visibility is an impressive 32 km, but the cold makes staying indoors quite tempting!
Today’s Forecast: Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries
The skies remain mainly cloudy today, with a 30% chance of flurries. Winds will pick up, blowing from the south at 20 km/h and gusting to 40 km/h. The daytime high will reach -13°C, though it’ll feel much colder, with wind chills hovering at -29°C this morning and -22°C this afternoon. The risk of frostbite is high, so protect your skin if you’re heading outside. The UV index remains low at 1.
Tonight, the clouds persist, and there’s a 30% chance of flurries overnight. Snow flurries are expected to begin before morning as winds ease, becoming light. The temperature will hold steady near -13°C, with wind chills sticking around -22°C.
Thursday: Flurries and Slightly Warmer Temperatures
Thursday brings light flurries, leaving around 2 cm of snow. Winds will remain gentle, at up to 15 km/h. The high temperature will rise to -6°C, with wind chills of -18°C in the morning improving to -11°C by afternoon. Overnight, the chance of snow increases to 60%, with temperatures dipping to -11°C.
Looking Ahead: Winter Continues
Friday offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. The high will reach -10°C, and the low will drop to -18°C at night. Saturday will see cloudy skies with a daytime high of -11°C and a low of -19°C.
Historic Weather Tidbit
Kenora once basked in a January 8 record high of 4.4°C back in 1984. However, the region also felt the sting of -38.9°C on this date in 1942. Today’s weather sits comfortably in the chilly middle ground!
Wardrobe Wisdom
A heavy parka, thermal layers, and insulated gloves are must-haves today. Don’t forget your scarf and hat—wind chills can make exposed skin frostbite-prone in minutes!
Kenora Weather Trivia
Did you know? The vast Lake of the Woods often moderates temperatures in the region, but when the wind picks up, it can create chilling gusts. No surprises there today!
