A Clear Start, With a Warm-Up in Sight
Kenora, ON – Good morning from the shores of Lake of the Woods, where spring seems to be doing a warm-up lap before hitting its stride. At 6:00 AM CDT, the temperature at Kenora Airport hovered just below freezing at -0.7°C, though with a wind chill that dipped things down to a brisk -5°C, courtesy of a steady SSE wind at 12 km/h. Humidity sits at 73%, while the barometric pressure reads 102.3 kPa and is on the decline—hinting at a bit of a pattern shift in the days ahead.
Today’s Forecast: Sun-Kissed and Breezy
Today is shaping up to be a beauty. The skies are expected to stay sunny through the day, perfect for some weekend exploring or early lake prep. Winds will pick up from the south, reaching 20 km/h and gusting up to 40 km/h. The high today? A delightful 14°C. Just brace yourself this morning, as the wind chill still bites at around -7°C before that sun does its work.
The UV index sits at 5—moderate—so if you’re out soaking up some rays, don’t forget the sunscreen. Think layers this morning, but by midday, it’s light jacket or even T-shirt weather if you’re on the move.
Tonight: Mild and Partly Cloudy
The evening brings partly cloudy skies as winds die down and temperatures dip to a low of zero. If you’re planning to be out, a hoodie or light coat should keep the chill at bay.
Monday & Tuesday Outlook: Showers Sneaking In
Monday brings a bit of a mood swing with mainly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon. Temperatures will still climb to a respectable high of 14°C, with a slightly lower UV index at 4. The night stays relatively mild, with cloudy periods and a low of 2°C.
By Tuesday, expect more persistent clouds and a 30% chance of rain through the day, topping out at a cooler high of 10°C. Rain chances increase to 60% Tuesday night, so you may want to have the umbrella ready for midweek.
Historic Weather Snapshot
On this day in Kenora’s weather history, the highest temperature ever recorded was a warm 24.3°C back in 1987. The record low? A bone-chilling -14.4°C in 2000. So, compared to the past, we’re sitting pretty comfortably in the middle of the road!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Morning: Gloves and a warm layer still make sense if you’re out early.
Afternoon: Swap that parka for a windbreaker or hoodie.
Evening: A cozy sweater should do the trick as the temps cool back to freezing.
Weather Trivia: Kenora Edition
Did you know? Lake of the Woods has over 14,000 islands and is one of the largest freshwater lakes in North America. With so much surface area, it plays a major role in moderating Kenora’s weather, especially during spring when it helps extend chilly mornings—and then brings on those stunning, clear afternoons.
