Sunny Skies to Start, But Old Man Winter’s Not Letting Go Just Yet
KENORA – WEATHER – It’s a brisk but beautiful start to the day in Kenora and across the Lake of the Woods region, where temperatures are holding at -3.6°C as of 6:00 AM. The skies are partly cloudy, visibility is crystal clear at 32 km, and there’s a light breeze from the west-southwest at 11 km/h. That wind drops the feel down to -8°C—refreshing if you’re out for a morning walk, but still calling for gloves. The pressure is sitting at 102.0 kPa and falling, hinting at a bit of atmospheric mischief on the way.
Humidity sits at 77%, meaning the air feels damp despite the clear skies—perfect for those lingering snowbanks trying their best to melt.
Today’s Forecast: A Little Sun, A Little Swagger
Today’s shaping up to be one of those “not bad at all” March days. The sky will clear up this morning, setting the stage for a mix of sun and cloud and a mild high of +7°C—yes, seven! It’s the kind of day that might tempt you into swapping the winter boots for sneakers (just maybe not in the shady spots). Winds will shift southwest this afternoon at 20 km/h, keeping things feeling lively but not too harsh. The UV index sits at a moderate 3, so consider sunglasses and a dab of SPF if you’ll be outdoors for a while.
Tonight: Cloud Creeping Back, Flurries Lurking
Cloud cover builds back in as the sun goes down, with a 30% chance of rain showers or flurries this evening. That chance switches over to just flurries near midnight as the temperature drops. Winds will change from west to north at 20 km/h, and the overnight low will dip to -12°C with a wind chill making it feel more like -14°C.
Thursday: Cold Comeback with Snow in the Wings
Thursday offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of early morning flurries—so don’t leave your scraper in the garage just yet. Winds will be light, up to 15 km/h, and the day’s high will be around 0°C. But bundle up early: the morning wind chill will be a sharp -18°C before temperatures ease off into the afternoon.
Thursday night sees the arrival of periods of snow, and the temperature will fall to -6°C—adding a fresh coat to the seasonal confusion.
The Weekend Forecast: Flakes, Flurries, and Flatlines
Friday stays consistent with ongoing periods of snow and a high right around the freezing mark. That same story continues overnight, with a low of -7°C.
Saturday turns slightly less snowy but still stubbornly wintery with a 40% chance of flurries under cloudy skies and a high of zero. The overnight low sinks back to -12°C.
Sunday rounds off the weekend with a mix of sun and cloud, highs near zero again, and cloudy periods returning by night with the low once again at -12°C. It’s like spring has one foot in the door and the other still stuck in a snowbank.
What to Wear: Spring Style with Winter Caution
Today might feel like a step toward spring, but don’t get ahead of yourself. A warm coat you can unzip, layered with a hoodie or thermal, is your best bet. Waterproof footwear is still practical—melty snow and sneaky puddles are all over. Sunglasses for the sun, mittens for the morning wind, and don’t forget a hat—your ears will thank you.
Weather Trivia: Lake of the Woods—More Shoreline than the Ocean?
Fun fact: Lake of the Woods has over 105,000 km of shoreline—more than Lake Superior, and even more than most oceans! That’s thanks to its 14,000+ islands, giving it some serious geographical bragging rights. So if the snow has you dreaming of summer boating days, you’ve got plenty of shoreline to look forward to.
