Light Snow and Chilly Winds Keep Kenora in Winter’s Grip
Kenora faces light snow and frigid temperatures, with wind chills dipping to -30°C Saturday morning. Expect cloudy skies and flurries through the weekend
Kenora wakes up to a wintry scene this Friday morning, with light snow falling and a temperature of -15°C at the airport. The humidity sits at 85%, making the air feel extra crisp, while a southwest wind at 14 km/h brings the wind chill down to -23°C. If you’re stepping outside, be sure to bundle up—frosty weather is here to stay! The barometric pressure is at 102.1 kPa and rising, hinting at some gradual changes ahead.
Friday: More Flurries and a Cold Afternoon
The day will remain mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries early this morning, transitioning to periods of light snow as the morning progresses. Winds will stay light, reaching up to 15 km/h, but don’t let that fool you—the wind chill will still feel like -21°C early on before slightly improving to -16°C in the afternoon. The high for today will be a brisk -11°C, so expect another chilly day across the Lake of the Woods region.
Tonight, expect cloudy skies with a continued 30% chance of flurries in the evening. The wind remains light at 15 km/h, but the temperature will plummet to -24°C, with the wind chill making it feel like -27°C overnight. If you’re heading out after dark, don’t forget extra layers—this is frostbite weather!
Saturday: Cold, But a Bit of Sun Peeking Through
Saturday starts off bitterly cold, with a wind chill of -30°C in the morning—yes, you read that right! By the afternoon, it’ll “warm up” slightly to -20°C, though the high will only reach -14°C. Expect a mix of sun and cloud, but increasing cloudiness near noon. Winds will remain light at 15 km/h, keeping that cold air in place. With frostbite possible in minutes, exposed skin should be well-covered before stepping outside.
Saturday night brings cloudy periods, with temperatures dropping even further to -25°C. Another frigid night ahead!
Sunday: More Clouds, More Chill
Sunday looks like a classic cold February day, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -16°C. The night will bring cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries, with a low of -22°C. While not as bone-chilling as Saturday morning, it will still be a frosty one.
What to Wear? Stay Frostbite-Free!
With bitter wind chills and frostbite risks, layers are your best friend. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer, add an insulated mid-layer, and top it off with a windproof winter jacket. Thermal gloves, a toque, and a scarf are essential, especially in the mornings when the cold is most intense. If you’re outside for any length of time, insulated winter boots will keep your toes from turning into icicles.
Kenora Weather Trivia: How Cold Can It Get?
Did you know that Kenora’s coldest February temperature on record was a bone-chilling -45.6°C back in 1899? While this weekend’s lows are cold, they don’t come close to that historic deep freeze!
