A Chilly Start with Big Weather Swings Ahead
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region wake up to light snow and a temperature of -10.7°C. With an east-southeast breeze at 9 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like -16°C. The humidity sits at 69%, and the barometric pressure is 101.2 kPa and falling, hinting at an active weather pattern ahead. Visibility remains excellent at 24 km, but don’t be fooled—snow, freezing rain, and gusty winds are in the forecast over the next few days!
Today: Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries, but a Milder Afternoon
The morning starts with a 30% chance of flurries, but skies will remain mainly cloudy throughout the day. Winds will stay light, reaching up to 15 km/h, with a high of +1°C. This morning’s wind chill of -15°C will improve throughout the day. The UV index is low at 2, meaning the sun might make a brief appearance but won’t do much to warm things up.
Tonight: A Clear Start, but Clouds and Fog Moving In
The evening will start off with a few clouds, but skies will turn cloudy again after midnight. Fog patches may develop overnight, reducing visibility for early morning travelers. Winds stay light at 15 km/h, and temperatures drop to -5°C, with a wind chill of -8°C.
The Rest of the Week: Snow, Freezing Rain, and a Bitterly Cold Finish
Thursday brings cloudy skies with light snow starting in the morning. By the afternoon, expect a messy mix of snow or ice pellets with a risk of freezing rain early in the afternoon. Any lingering fog patches will dissipate in the morning. Winds will pick up from the east at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, making it feel colder than the forecasted high of 0°C. The wind chill will sit around -9°C.
Thursday night stays cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers and a surprisingly mild low of +4°C.
Friday remains cloudy with a 40% chance of rain showers, as temperatures soar to 10°C—a true taste of spring. But the mild weather won’t last long. Rain or freezing rain is expected Friday night, with temperatures dipping to -5°C.
Saturday is shaping up to be a treacherous day, with freezing rain or snow, blowing snow, and strong winds creating hazardous conditions. The high will only reach -6°C, but with gusty winds and blowing snow, it will feel much colder.
Saturday night keeps the flurries and strong winds going, with temperatures plummeting to -19°C.
Sunday brings some relief, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries, but the high remains at a chilly -6°C. The night stays cold, with cloudy periods and a low of -14°C.
Wardrobe Advice: From Winter Coats to Rain Gear, Then Back to Parkas!
This week calls for a wardrobe strategy. Keep the winter coat, gloves, and hat for today and tomorrow, as snow and freezing rain are in the mix. By Friday, waterproof boots and rain gear will be your best friends. But don’t get too comfortable—by Saturday, full winter gear will be needed again, as blowing snow and freezing temperatures return.
Kenora Weather Trivia: March Can Be Wild!
On this day in history, Kenora’s coldest March 12th temperature was a frigid -35.0°C, reminding us that winter can still bite. The warmest recorded March 12th? A balmy 12.8°C—which isn’t in the cards this year, but Friday’s 10°C isn’t too far off!
