Frigid Start to the Day – Bundle Up!
Kenora starts the day at -29°C with a wind chill of -38. A mix of sun and cloud with flurries. Bitter cold continues—frostbite risk is high!
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to a bitterly cold morning, with temperatures sitting at -29°C at the Kenora Airport. Light snow is falling, adding a wintery touch to an already freezing scene. The barometric pressure is at 103.1 kPa and falling, hinting at some potential shifts in the forecast. Humidity is at 78%, which isn’t helping the chill, while a light south-southwest wind at 12 km/h is making conditions even more brutal. That wind is dragging the wind chill down to a teeth-chattering -38°C, meaning frostbite can occur in minutes. Visibility remains strong at 24 km, but with temperatures like these, you won’t want to be outside long enough to appreciate the view.
Today’s Forecast: A Chilly Mix of Sun and Cloud
The day will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of morning flurries. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, but don’t let that fool you—the high will only reach -21°C, and wind chills will keep things feeling much colder. This morning’s wind chill is sitting at a dangerous -37°C, improving only slightly to -28°C by the afternoon. The risk of frostbite remains high throughout the day, so anyone heading outdoors should dress in their warmest winter gear. The UV index sits at a low 1, meaning sun protection isn’t the concern—keeping skin covered from frostbite is.
Tonight: Crystal Clear but Bitterly Cold
Clear skies will dominate the night, but with them comes a sharp temperature drop. The overnight low is expected to hit -26°C, with a wind chill hovering near -34°C. Once again, frostbite will be a serious concern, so limit time outside and keep exposed skin covered.
Midweek Outlook: The Arctic Grip Continues
Wednesday, February 12, will bring mainly sunny skies, but don’t expect much warmth. The high will only reach -19°C, with a morning wind chill of -31°C before slightly improving to -23°C in the afternoon. Frostbite remains a concern throughout the day. The night will see a deep freeze, with clear skies and a low of -31°C.
Thursday, February 13, will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a high of -19°C. By nighttime, cloud cover will increase, and the low will settle around -25°C.
Friday, February 14, looks cloudy, with a high of -15°C. The night will bring periods of cloudiness with an overnight low of -26°C.
What to Wear: Arctic Survival Mode
If you have to go outside today, dress like you’re heading on a polar expedition. A thick winter coat, thermal base layers, insulated boots, mittens, a scarf, and a toque are absolute must-haves. Any exposed skin is at serious risk of frostbite, so make sure to cover up completely. This is not the kind of cold you take lightly!
Kenora Weather Trivia: Just How Cold Can It Get?
On this day in history, Kenora’s coldest recorded temperature was a bone-chilling -42.2°C in 1979. The warmest February 11 on record? A comparatively tropical 4.5°C in 1987. While today is undeniably cold, it’s not quite record-breaking—but it sure feels like it!
Stay warm, Kenora! If you can, today might be the perfect excuse to hibernate indoors with a cup of something hot.
