A Chilly Start but a Warmer Afternoon Ahead
Kenora & Lake of the Woods weather: Mild at +3°C today, but flurries and freezing drizzle possible tonight. More snow chances midweek before colder temps return
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting the day at -8.3°C under partly cloudy skies. The humidity sits at 85%, and the barometric pressure is 100.9 kPa and rising. A west-northwest wind at 8 km/h is making it feel like -12°C with the wind chill. Visibility is excellent at 24 km, so it’s a clear morning for early commuters.
As the day progresses, the clouds will take over, bringing a mainly cloudy sky and a shift in wind direction. By early afternoon, expect southerly winds picking up to 20 km/h, which will help push temperatures up to a mild +3°C—a welcome break from the deep freeze. However, the morning wind chill of -13°C means it will still feel brisk for those stepping out early. The UV index is 2, which is low, so sunglasses might be handy but sunscreen can take the day off.
Tonight: Flurries, Drizzle & a Risk of Ice
The cloud cover sticks around overnight, with a 40% chance of flurries or drizzle late this evening and overnight. Adding to the messy mix is a risk of freezing drizzle before morning, which could lead to slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks. Temperatures will hover around 0°C, so expect some icy patches by morning.
Midweek: More Flurries & Another Mild Afternoon
Wednesday, February 26, keeps the cloudy trend going, with a 40% chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle in the early morning. Winds will remain light for most of the day before shifting southwest at 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Despite the cloudy skies, temperatures will climb again to a high of +3°C, making it feel more like early spring than late February. The UV index is 1, which is low.
By Wednesday night, the chance of flurries increases to 60%, and temperatures will dip to -6°C.
Thursday & Beyond: A Colder Trend Returns
On Thursday, February 27, expect cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -3°C.
By Thursday night, a mix of snow or rain returns, with temperatures dropping to -7°C.
Friday, February 28, brings periods of snow or rain, with a high of +1°C—another mild day in what has been a temperature rollercoaster.
By Friday night, colder air pushes in, bringing cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries and a sharp temperature drop to -19°C.
What to Wear?
- This morning: Winter coat, gloves, and a hat—it feels like -12°C out there.
- This afternoon: Layers are best, as it will warm up to +3°C.
- Tonight: Watch for icy conditions; wear waterproof footwear and a warm coat.
- Wednesday: A chilly morning with a wind chill of -6°C, so keep the winter gear handy.
- Thursday & Friday: The colder temperatures return, so prepare for a wintery feel again.
Today’s Weather Trivia:
Did you know that Kenora’s record high for February 25 was +8.6°C in 2000, while the coldest recorded temperature for this date was -38.3°C in 1965? Compared to that deep freeze, today’s high of +3°C feels downright tropical!
