Cold and Light Snow Greet Saturday Morning
Kenora faces extreme cold, with wind chills reaching -31°C. Expect flurries, cloudy skies, and dangerously low temperatures through the weekend and early next week
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to light snow and an chilly -17°C this morning. The humidity is at 85%, adding some extra bite to the air, while a northwest wind at 9 km/h makes it feel even colder, with a wind chill of -23°C.
The barometric pressure is at 102.4 kPa but falling, hinting at possible changes ahead. Visibility remains strong at 32 km, so while it’s cold, at least you can see where you’re going—if you dare venture out!
Saturday: A Chilly Day with Flurries in the Mix
Expect a mainly cloudy day with a 30% chance of flurries lingering in the air. The northwest wind will pick up to 20 km/h this morning, pushing the wind chill to a bitter -28°C early on before “warming” to -20°C this afternoon.
The high will only reach -14°C, but with wind chills this extreme, frostbite is a real concern—exposed skin can freeze in minutes!
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will allow temperatures to plummet to -23°C. With winds up to 15 km/h, the wind chill will drop to -31°C overnight. If you’re heading out, bundle up or risk becoming a human popsicle.
Sunday: Some Sun, but the Deep Freeze Continues
Sunday morning will bring mainly sunny skies, but don’t let that fool you—it will be frigid, with a wind chill of -31°C at dawn. As the day progresses, clouds will increase, and there’s a 40% chance of flurries in the afternoon. The high will be -15°C, with the wind chill improving slightly to -19°C in the afternoon.
Sunday night will bring cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries, with a low of -24°C.
Monday & Tuesday: More Flurries and a Deep Freeze Ahead
Monday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, along with a 30% chance of flurries. The high will be -18°C, keeping the region locked in deep winter. Monday night gets even colder, with a low of -29°C—the kind of cold where even your breath feels frozen.
Tuesday will be sunny but brutally cold, with a high of only -23°C, and Tuesday night will be clear with a low of -26°C. Winter isn’t backing down anytime soon!
What to Wear? Frostbite Prevention is Key!
With wind chills as low as -31°C, proper winter gear is essential. Layer up with a thermal base layer, an insulated mid-layer, and a windproof outer shell. Thick mittens, a toque, a scarf, and insulated boots are a must, as frostbite can set in within minutes. If you’re outside for long periods, hand warmers and face protection are highly recommended.
Kenora Weather Trivia: Cold, But Not Record-Breaking (Yet!)
Did you know the coldest temperature ever recorded in Kenora was -45.6°C on January 20, 1943? While this weekend’s temperatures are brutally cold, they’re still a long way from the record books! Stay warm and keep that hot chocolate close.
