Cold Morning, But Sunshine Offers Some Hope

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods wake up to a frigid -23°C, but sunshine helps. A warm-up is on the way, with temperatures nearing freezing by Monday!

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting the day in deep freeze mode, with the temperature sitting at -23°C. Thankfully, winds are barely stirring at 2 km/h, keeping the wind chill slightly less severe at -25°C.

Humidity sits at 81%, and the pressure is rising at 102.8 kPa, signalling a stretch of stable but cold weather. Visibility is excellent at 32 km under clear skies, but don’t be fooled—the frostbite risk is real in these bitter temperatures.

Today’s Forecast: Sun, But Still Very Cold

Plenty of sunshine is in store today, but temperatures will struggle to warm up. Winds will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, but that’s still enough to push the wind chill to a bone-chilling -28°C this morning. By the afternoon, temperatures will rise to -8°C, with the wind chill improving slightly to -14°C.

While the sun will make it feel a bit more bearable, this is still a day for full winter gear. The UV index is low at 2, but with the bright snow reflecting sunlight, sunglasses might be a good idea.

Tonight: Cold, With Increasing Clouds

Clouds will start rolling in this evening, leading to increasing cloudiness overnight. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, with a low of -17°C. The wind chill will make it feel closer to -24°C overnight, so if you’re out late, make sure to dress in layers.

Sunday: A Welcome Warm-Up

Sunday starts off cold, with a morning wind chill of -23°C. However, by mid-morning, skies will turn partly cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries in the afternoon. The big news is the temperature—Sunday’s high is expected to reach -1°C, a huge improvement from today! By the afternoon, the wind chill will be a much more tolerable -5°C.

Sunday night will bring partly cloudy skies and a low of -7°C.

Looking Ahead: A Taste of Spring?

• Monday, March 3 – A mix of sun and clouds with a high of +3°C. Yes, that’s above freezing! The night will remain cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -5°C.
• Tuesday, March 4 – Cloudy with a 40% chance of snow and a high of -1°C. The night remains cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -11°C.

What to Wear?

For today, full winter gear is essential—thick coats, thermal layers, gloves, a scarf, and a warm hat are all necessary to prevent frostbite. By Sunday afternoon, you might be able to shed a layer as temperatures climb closer to freezing. By Monday, with a high of +3°C, a lighter winter coat may even do the trick!

Kenora Weather Trivia

Did you know? The coldest March 1 ever recorded in Kenora was a bone-rattling -38.3°C in 1962! Meanwhile, the warmest March 1 on record was 7.2°C in 2000. While today is nowhere near record-breaking, it’s still on the colder side of history.