A Whirlwind Week Around Lake of the Woods
KENORA – WEATHER – The rollercoaster that is spring continues in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region, where morning frost turns to afternoon sunshine and then flips back to flurries. At 5:00 AM CDT, the mercury hovers just below freezing at -2.9°C, with a wind chill making it feel closer to -7. Winds are coming in from the southeast at 10 km/h, and the barometric pressure is currently 101.9 kPa and falling—hinting at a changing pattern on the way. Humidity stands at 67%, adding a little bite to the brisk morning air.
Today’s Forecast: A Game of Layers
Expect mainly sunny skies through the day, but don’t let that cheerful glow fool you—there’s still a chill in the air early on. The southeast winds will ramp up to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, giving your morning walk a little extra resistance training. The high will climb to a modest 9°C this afternoon, but with the wind chill feeling like -9°C this morning, we suggest dressing in layers. Think fleece-lined and windproof until noon, and maybe shed a layer once the sun kicks in. UV index is moderate at 5—so don’t skimp on the sunscreen if you’re out on the lake.
Tonight: Clouding Over and a Sprinkle Surprise
The clear skies take a backseat this evening as increasing cloudiness rolls in early. There’s a 40% chance of showers sneaking in late this evening and overnight, so a waterproof layer wouldn’t be a bad call. Winds remain from the southeast at 20 km/h, still gusting to 40, and the overnight low will dip to +2°C.
Into the Week: Wet, Chilly, Then Sunny Salvation
Thursday continues the cloudy trend with a 60% chance of showers and a high of just 6°C—classic April unpredictability. By nightfall, expect a 40% chance of either rain showers or flurries, with temperatures dipping just below freezing to -1°C.
Friday brings more clouds and a 30% chance of flurries—yes, flurries in mid-April. The high reaches only +4°C, and skies will finally begin to clear overnight, dropping to a chilly -8°C.
But don’t despair—Saturday promises full sunshine and a high of 8°C, and Sunday steps it up with a high of 14°C under sunny skies. Spring seems to be arriving in small, teasing bursts!
Historic Weather Facts: April 16 in Kenora
On this date, Kenora’s highest recorded temperature was a warm 20.6°C, while the chilliest April 16 on record hit a frosty -17.2°C. Today’s -3°C start is certainly on the cooler side, but nothing too out of the ordinary for this time of year.
Wardrobe Wisdom
Today’s fashion forecast suggests layering like a true Canadian—start with thermals, add a windbreaker, and keep a rain jacket handy for tonight. Gloves for the morning, sunglasses for the afternoon. And maybe earmuffs for Friday.
Did You Know?
Lake of the Woods is home to over 14,500 islands—making it one of the most island-rich freshwater lakes in the world. That means it could technically have its own archipelago weather network!
