A Cloudy Start with Flurries and Freezing Drizzle
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to cloudy skies and a relatively mild 0°C this morning at the Kenora Airport. Humidity is sitting at 90%, making for a damp start to the day. Winds from the north-northwest at 8 km/h are keeping the air feeling crisp, and visibility is excellent at 32 km. The barometric pressure is at 100.9 kPa and rising.
The morning brings a 40% chance of flurries or drizzle, with a risk of freezing drizzle that could create slick surfaces on roads and sidewalks. As the day progresses, that chance of precipitation will shift to a mix of rain showers or flurries around noon. Fog patches from the early morning will dissipate, leaving behind a high of +1°C. The UV index is low at 1, so sunglasses might be helpful, but sunscreen won’t be necessary.
Tonight: Snow Arrives with Strong Winds
Periods of snow will begin this evening, tapering off before morning. Snowfall totals will be between 2 to 4 cm. However, strong northwest winds at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, will create blowing snow and significantly colder wind chills. The overnight low will drop to -7°C, but with the wind, it will feel closer to -15°C.
Thursday: Cold, Blustery, and More Flurries
Thursday will remain cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries in the morning. Winds will continue from the northwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, before easing up early in the afternoon. Temperatures will hover near -3°C, but with the wind chill, it will feel like -15°C in the morning and -5°C in the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 1.
Thursday night could bring either snow or rain as temperatures settle around -6°C, so expect some messy conditions.
Looking Ahead: Snow, Rain, and a Deep Freeze
- Friday: A mix of snow or rain, with a high of -4°C. Overnight, skies clear slightly, with a 30% chance of flurries and a sharp drop to -20°C.
- Saturday: A sunny but cold day, with a high of -9°C. Overnight, skies remain clear, with a low of -14°C.
- Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud, with a high of -2°C. Cloudy periods persist overnight, with a relatively mild low of -4°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today’s fluctuating weather calls for layers—wear a warm coat, gloves, and a hat, but be prepared for damp conditions with waterproof footwear. With snow and strong winds arriving tonight, heavier winter gear will be necessary, especially as temperatures drop. The deep freeze coming Friday night will require full winter attire, including insulated gloves, scarves, and windproof layers.
Kenora Weather Trivia
Did you know? The warmest February 26 on record for Kenora was in 2000, when temperatures climbed to a surprising 9.3°C. Meanwhile, the coldest February 26 saw the mercury plunge to a frigid -40.0°C back in 1965!
