KENORA, GRASSY NARROWS, & SIOUX NARROWS, ON – Today, the weather in these northwestern Ontario communities is dominated by showers, which are expected to persist throughout the day. The high temperature will only reach around 17°C, making it a cooler day than usual for early August.
Winds will be strong, coming from the north at 20-30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h, which will contribute to the cool feel in the air.
Showers will continue into the evening, with a slight chance of thunderstorms developing late tonight. As the day transitions to night, temperatures will dip to around 11°C, with a continued chance of showers, making for a cool and damp evening.
Planning Ahead
If you’re heading outdoors, make sure to bring a rain jacket and perhaps an extra layer to stay warm in the cooler conditions. The weather pattern is expected to remain unsettled, so be prepared for wet conditions over the next day or so.
Weather Trivia
In the past, Kenora has seen some scorching August temperatures, with a record high of 33.9°C set in 1949. Today’s weather is certainly a departure from those summer extremes!