Kenora weather: -19°C with light snow, -28°C wind chills, and frostbite risks. Clearing tonight, sunny Thursday, and flurries by Friday. Stay warm!
Current Weather Update for Kenora and Lake of the Woods
Good morning, Kenora! The Lake of the Woods region woke up to a frosty start today, with a current temperature of -19.4°C as of 5:00 AM CST, observed at Kenora Airport. Light snow is falling and drifting gently in the chilly breeze, making this a quintessential winter morning. The barometric pressure sits at 100.9 kPa and is rising, hinting at some stabilization in conditions. The relative humidity is 85%, so it’s moist enough to bite your cheeks, especially with the NNW wind at 9 km/h making it feel like -26°C. Visibility is a decent 24 km, which isn’t too bad for snowy weather.
Today’s Forecast: Cloudy with a Side of Flurries
Today, the clouds are sticking around, with a 40% chance of flurries this morning and early afternoon. Winds will pick up slightly to a gentle breeze of 15 km/h, so nothing too aggressive. Temperatures will only reach a high of -17°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel closer to a bone-numbing -28°C. If you’re heading out, layer up and cover exposed skin to avoid frostbite—Jack Frost isn’t joking today!
As the day progresses into the evening, the skies will clear up, but the temperatures will drop significantly. Expect an overnight low of -29°C, with the wind chill plunging to a bitter -38°C. Frostbite risks remain high, so keep your loved ones (and those furry friends) cozy indoors.
Thursday’s Outlook: Sunny with Icy Smiles
Thursday will kick off with sunshine, but don’t let it fool you into thinking it’s warm. Morning wind chills will hover around -38°C, so you’ll need more than coffee to stay warm. By the afternoon, a mix of sun and cloud will grace the skies, and the temperature will rise slightly to -18°C, feeling like -27°C. Frostbite risks continue, so keep that extra scarf handy. The UV index is low at 1, so sunglasses are more for style than protection tomorrow.
Thursday night will be clear and calmer, with the mercury settling at -20°C.
Looking Ahead: Flurries and Milder Days
Friday is shaping up to be slightly less frigid. It will be cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries and a daytime high of -9°C. For Friday night, the snow machine may kick in again with flurries and an overnight low of -12°C.
Saturday brings a mix of sun and cloud, with a 60% chance of flurries during the day and a high of -10°C. The night will have cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -17°C.
Historic Weather Note
On this day in history, Kenora has experienced some extreme temperatures. The highest temperature ever recorded for January 22nd was 2.0°C, while the lowest was a jaw-dropping -43.9°C. So, while today feels cold, it could definitely be worse!
What to Wear
Today calls for heavy-duty winter gear. Think insulated parkas, windproof mittens, thick scarves, and hats that fully cover your ears. Thermal layers are non-negotiable, and if you’re venturing out for longer periods, hand warmers are your best friends. Don’t forget sturdy, warm boots for trudging through snowdrifts!
Weather Trivia for Kenora
Did you know that Kenora is nicknamed the “Gateway to the North”? Its stunning Lake of the Woods region often experiences some of the coldest temperatures in Ontario during winter, making it a paradise for ice fishers and snowmobilers alike.
