Cold Winds and Flurries on the Horizon

Kenora faces cold winds and flurries today, with wind chills near -19°C this morning. Clearing skies tonight but dropping to -16°C. A gradual warm-up by Sunday!

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to a partly cloudy morning with temperatures at -9.8°C. While that might not sound too bad, don’t let it fool you—northwest winds at 20 km/h, gusting to 41 km/h, are making it feel more like -18°C. If you’re stepping outside, be prepared for a cold, windy start with the chance of some light flurries this morning.

Current Conditions in Kenora

As of 6:16 AM CST at Kenora Airport, the humidity is 62%, and the barometric pressure sits at 101.0 kPa and rising, signaling some stability in the weather pattern. Visibility remains excellent at 24 km, but with strong northwest winds, it’s going to feel much colder than the thermometer suggests.

Thursday’s Forecast: Cold and Windy, with a Chance of Flurries

Expect mainly cloudy skies today, with a 40% chance of flurries this morning. The northwest wind will strengthen to 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, which will keep the wind chill biting. Temperatures will reach a high of -5°C, but with wind chills of -19°C this morning and -12°C in the afternoon, it’s going to feel much colder.

Tonight: Clearing Skies, but a Frigid Overnight Low

Skies will clear early in the evening, but partly cloudy conditions will return overnight with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds will gradually ease, shifting to northwest 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, before becoming light overnight. The temperature will plunge to -16°C, with a wind chill of -23°C—so if you’re heading out, bundle up!

Looking Ahead: A Gradual Warm-Up by Sunday

• Friday, March 7: A mix of sun and cloud, with a 40% chance of morning flurries, followed by clearing skies. Winds will be light, but with a wind chill of -24°C in the morning, it’s going to be a very cold start to the day. The high will reach -6°C, but still feeling like -10°C in the afternoon.

  • Friday Night: Cloudy periods, 30% chance of flurries, low of -14°C.

• Saturday, March 8: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, but a high of 0°C—finally hitting the freezing mark!

  • Saturday Night: Cloudy periods, 30% chance of flurries, low of -8°C.

• Sunday, March 9: Sunny skies return! A high of +4°C will feel like a spring preview after this cold stretch.

  • Sunday Night: Clear skies, low of -7°C.

Historic Weather for March 6

Kenora’s past weather on this date has been full of surprises. The warmest March 6 on record hit a springlike 8.5°C, while the coldest plunged to -35.0°C—so while today is definitely on the colder side, it could be much worse!

What to Wear?

• Morning & Afternoon: A heavy winter coat, gloves, hat, and scarf—wind chills below -19°C mean any exposed skin will feel the freeze.
• Evening & Overnight: If you’re out late, dress in multiple layers, as wind chills near -23°C could lead to frostbite with prolonged exposure.

Weather Trivia: The Winds of Kenora

Did you know? Kenora is no stranger to powerful winds—back in 2007, a massive windstorm knocked over trees and damaged docks along Lake of the Woods, with gusts reaching over 100 km/h! Today’s 50 km/h gusts may seem tame in comparison, but they’ll still have you bracing against the cold!

Stay warm, watch for icy patches, and enjoy the sunshine when it comes!