Flurries, Freezing Drizzle, and a Deep Freeze on the Way
Kenora & Lake of the Woods face cold and cloudy weather, with flurries and freezing drizzle today. A brief sunny break midweek, but a deep freeze arrives Thursday night.
KENORA – WEATHER DESK – Winter is holding on tight in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region, with a chilly and cloudy stretch ahead. Expect flurries, a risk of freezing drizzle this morning, and wind chills making it feel much colder than the actual temperature. While the sun will try to peek through midweek, overnight lows will take a sharp dive, with temperatures dropping to -20°C by Thursday night.
Current Conditions (March 4, 2025 – 6:45 AM CST)
At Kenora Airport, it’s currently -2.9°C under cloudy skies. Humidity is at 80%, with a north wind at 10 km/h, making it feel closer to -7°C with the wind chill. Visibility is excellent at 32 km, and barometric pressure is 101.2 kPa and rising, signaling that the weather will remain fairly stable for now.
Historically, Kenora has seen quite the temperature swings on this date. The record high for March 4 was 10.5°C, while the coldest recorded temperature was -36.1°C—so while it’s chilly, it could be much worse!
Today’s Forecast: Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries
Expect a cloudy day with a 30% chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle this morning, which could make roads and sidewalks a bit slippery. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and the temperature will reach a high of -2°C, though it will feel more like -9°C with the wind chill. The UV index is low at 1, so you won’t need the sunglasses today.
Tonight, skies stay cloudy with another 30% chance of flurries. The wind remains light at up to 15 km/h, but temperatures will dip to -11°C, and the wind chill will make it feel more like -15°C overnight.
Wednesday: A Slightly Brighter Day
Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, a welcome break from the persistent gray skies. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, and the high will be -2°C. The morning will be especially cold, with a wind chill of -16°C, improving slightly to -6°C by the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Cloudy periods with a low of -9°C.
Thursday and Beyond: The Deep Freeze Returns
Thursday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -6°C.
Thursday night will be the coldest yet, with clear skies and a bone-chilling low of -20°C—perfect for stargazing, but not so great for exposed skin!
Friday will be sunny but cold, with a high of -6°C. Clouds return Friday night, with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -10°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
With freezing drizzle possible this morning, waterproof boots with good grip are a must to avoid slipping. A warm winter coat, gloves, and a hat will keep you comfortable, especially with wind chills making it feel much colder. By Thursday night, when temperatures drop to -20°C, heavy winter gear, extra layers, and a face covering will be necessary if you’re outside for any length of time.
Weather Trivia: The “Lake of the Woods Effect”
Did you know that Lake of the Woods can influence winter weather patterns? While it’s not as large as the Great Lakes, it moderates temperatures slightly in winter, making it warmer than surrounding areas—but also contributes to lake-effect snow and increased humidity, which can make cold days feel even chillier!
