A Mix of Rain, Clouds, and Sunshine Ahead for Lake of the Woods Region
Current Conditions and Today’s Outlook
It’s a grey and moody morning in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region, with cloudy skies hanging low and a temperature of -0.4°C at the 4:00 AM CDT observation. The southeast wind is gently stirring at 11 km/h, adding a nip of wind chill that makes it feel closer to -4°C. Humidity sits at a dry 40%, and visibility is a generous 32 kilometres—so while it may be gloomy, at least you can see it coming!
The barometric pressure is currently at 101.4 kPa and falling, which is a pretty solid hint that a change in weather is on the way. And right on cue, periods of light snow or rain are expected to begin this morning, shifting to plain old rain by the afternoon. Winds will ramp up slightly, becoming southeast at 20 km/h. Temperatures are expected to climb to a modest high of +5°C, so you might even hear some snow softly melting.
Tonight, the rain will taper off, giving way to partly cloudy skies. It’ll cool down again to a low of -3°C—time to keep that coat handy just a little longer.
Looking Ahead: Spring Makes a Shy Appearance
Thursday looks like a transitional day, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 9°C. Wind chill in the morning will feel like -5, so layers are your best friend early in the day. The UV index climbs to a moderate 4, so consider those sunglasses if you’re heading out.
Thursday night cools off again to -2°C under cloudy periods, but things warm up significantly heading into the weekend.
Friday brings more sun and cloud with a delightful high of 13°C—cue the birdsong! The night stays cloudy with a low of +3°C.
Saturday keeps the clouds around but nudges the mercury up to a high of 15°C, and Sunday will see similar temperatures with a 40% chance of showers—classic April, always keeping us guessing.
Historic Weather Tidbit
For April 9th, Kenora’s historical high sits at a balmy 21.1°C, recorded back in 1914, while the record low is a frosty -20.6°C from 1936. So, while today may feel brisk, we’ve definitely seen both chillier and toastier ends of the spectrum.
Wardrobe Suggestion
Today is a waterproof jacket and warm base layers kind of day. With changing precipitation and brisk winds, you’ll want to stay cozy and dry. Keep gloves handy for the early morning hours, and maybe even a thermos of something warm while spring slowly shakes off its sleep.
Weather Trivia: Did You Know?
Kenora is famous for having one of the sunniest summers in all of Ontario—but spring? Not so much! April often serves up a weather buffet: rain, snow, sunshine—sometimes all in one day!
