From Chilly Mornings to a Golden Sunday in Cottage Country
Light Snow Kicks Off the Weekend Before Spring Sunshine Takes Over
KENORA – WEATHER UPDATE – The Easter weekend in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region is set to roll through a proper Northern Ontario transformation—from early morning flurries and fog to a sun-soaked Sunday perfect for lakeside egg hunts. If you’re planning to get outdoors this weekend, the weather will start cool but will warm up beautifully by Sunday.
As of 5:00 AM CDT at Kenora Airport, the temperature sits just below the freezing mark at -0.4°C under mostly cloudy skies. The dew point is at -1.0°C, and humidity is sitting at 96%, making for a damp, almost-freezing start. Winds are light from the north at 5 km/h, giving a slight wind chill of -2. Visibility is decent at 13 km, and the barometric pressure is 101.0 kPa and rising—hinting at gradual improvement ahead.
Good Friday – Fog, Flurries, and a Chilly Breeze
This morning brings cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries to start the day. That light snow becomes more likely through the morning, though accumulations should be minimal. Fog patches will dissipate as the day progresses, with winds shifting to the northwest at 20 km/h and gusting up to 40. Temperatures will climb to a modest high of +2°C, with a low UV index of 2.
Friday Night – Flurries and a Wind Chill Reminder
Tonight remains cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries lingering into the evening. The northwest wind continues at 20 km/h gusting to 40 before becoming light overnight. Temperatures will drop to -3°C, with wind chills making it feel more like -8°C—a solid reminder that winter hasn’t completely clocked out yet.
Saturday – Gradual Clearing and Milder Temps
Saturday keeps the clouds around through much of the day, with clearing expected by late afternoon. Winds will ease up to a calmer 15 km/h or less. The day starts chilly, with a wind chill near -7°C, but the high will reach +6°C by afternoon. The UV index climbs to 4, so don’t forget a bit of sunscreen if you’re outside during the clear window.
Saturday night turns fully clear, and the temperature will dip to zero—chilly but comfortable, especially compared to recent overnight lows.
Easter Sunday – Finally, a True Spring Day
Sunday brings full sunshine and a beautiful high of 13°C—the kind of day that makes you forget all about flurries and fog. It’s perfect for egg hunts, lakeside walks, or a backyard brunch. Sunday night will see increasing cloud cover and a low of +3°C.
Looking ahead to Monday, expect a mix of sun and cloud with a spring-like high of 12°C. Monday night remains clear with a pleasant low of +2°C—ideal weather for heading home after the long weekend or just squeezing in a final evening by the lake.
What to Wear
Today and Saturday: bundle up with a warm jacket, hat, and gloves, especially in the morning or evening when wind chill kicks in. By Sunday, you can switch to lighter spring gear—but keep a layer handy for the cool breeze off the lake. Monday will be a comfortable mix for light outdoor wear.
Historic Weather Note
On April 18, Kenora has seen extremes ranging from a frigid -13.9°C to a sunny +22.6°C. This year’s Easter forecast falls comfortably in the middle—cool and cloudy to start, warming up just in time for the holiday.
Did You Know?
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region sit on the boundary between prairie and boreal climate zones, which makes spring especially unpredictable. The vast lake also moderates local temperatures, often keeping the shoreline cooler in early spring and warmer in autumn.
