Cold Start Gives Way to Sunshine, but Winter’s Grip Isn’t Over Yet
Kenora sees sunshine today with a high of -1°C before a warming trend arrives. Cold nights continue, with flurries possible by Friday. Stay bundled up!
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are waking up to a cold but partly cloudy morning at -7.6°C. The humidity sits at 79%, and a north wind at 13 km/h is making it feel more like -13°C.
The barometric pressure is rising at 102.1 kPa, signalling fair but cold weather ahead. With 32 km of visibility, at least the air is crisp and clear.
Today’s Forecast: Sunshine and a Chilly Breeze
Expect mainly sunny skies, but the north wind will pick up to 20 km/h by late morning, keeping things feeling brisk. The high will reach -1°C, but the wind chill will make it feel like -15°C this morning before improving to -4°C this afternoon. The UV index is low at 2, but with clear skies, sunglasses might still come in handy.
Tonight: Mainly Cloudy Before Clearing Late
Clouds will build in this evening before clearing out late at night. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, with temperatures dropping to -10°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -4°C in the evening, dropping to -14°C overnight.
Thursday, March 20: A Mix of Sun and Clouds, but Warmer
Thursday starts cold with a wind chill of -15°C in the morning, but temperatures will climb to a more comfortable +3°C by the afternoon. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, and the UV index stays low at 2.
Thursday night brings cloudy periods with a 40% chance of flurries, and the low will fall to -13°C.
Looking Ahead: Flurries and Cold Nights Persist
- Friday, March 21: A mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries. High -6°C.
- Friday Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries. Low -19°C—another deep freeze!
- Saturday, March 22: Sunny but still cold, high -2°C.
- Saturday Night: Cloudy periods, low -8°C.
- Sunday, March 23: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries. High +1°C—finally breaking into positive temperatures again!
- Sunday Night: Cloudy periods with a 40% chance of flurries. Low -6°C.
What to Wear
With wind chills of -15°C in the morning, layer up with a winter coat, hat, and gloves. By the afternoon, a lighter jacket may suffice if you’re moving around. The cold mornings will stick around for a few days, so don’t pack away the winter gear just yet!
Weather Trivia
March weather in Kenora has ranged from extremes. The warmest March 19 on record hit 16.1°C in 2012, while the coldest plunged to -30.6°C in 1965. Today’s chill might feel rough, but it’s not even close to record-breaking!
Kenora, enjoy the sunshine today, but brace for more chilly nights and a few flurries in the days ahead!
