Light Snow and Drifting Conditions Continue
Kenora sees light snow and gusty winds today with a wind chill of -27°C. Clearing skies tonight, but a deep freeze ahead. Cold but sunny weekend expected
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to light snow and drifting snow, with a current temperature of -16°C. The humidity is at 80%, and with a west wind blowing at 14 km/h, gusting to 31 km/h, it feels like a bitter -24°C outside. Visibility is still decent at 8 km, but blowing and drifting snow may reduce clarity on open roads.
The barometric pressure sits at 100.1 kPa and is falling, indicating that the snowy, unsettled weather will stick around a little longer. Periods of light snow will continue today, with about 2 cm of accumulation expected. Winds will pick up to 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, keeping temperatures steady near -15°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -27°C—a day where exposed skin is at risk for frostbite.
Tonight: Clearing Skies but Frigid Temperatures
The light snow will taper off this evening, followed by partly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of lingering flurries. The wind will remain strong early on, west at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, before calming after midnight. As the sky clears, temperatures will plummet to -18°C, with a wind chill near -26°C.
Looking Ahead: A Cold but Bright Weekend
Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a light breeze up to 15 km/h. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, with a high of -13°C. The morning will feel especially frigid, with a wind chill of -27°C, improving slightly to -19°C in the afternoon.
Friday night will be clear and even colder, with temperatures dropping to a bone-chilling -23°C.
Saturday and Sunday will be sunny but brutally cold, with highs of -14°C and -15°C, respectively. The nighttime lows will drop to -23°C on Saturday and -25°C on Sunday, making for a deep freeze over the weekend.
What to Wear: Bundle Up from Head to Toe
With a wind chill of -27°C, frostbite can set in quickly, so full winter gear is essential. Wear a heavy parka, insulated boots, thermal layers, a warm hat, gloves, and a face covering if spending any time outside. The wind will make it feel even colder, so keep skin covered and take breaks indoors when possible.
Did You Know?
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are no strangers to brutal winter temperatures. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Kenora was -45.6°C on January 10, 1916. While today’s temperatures aren’t quite that extreme, it’s still a good day to appreciate the warmth of a cozy indoor fire!
Stay warm and safe, Kenora!
