Mild Temperatures and Spotty Showers for Lake of the Woods Region
KENORA – WEATHER – Good morning, Kenora! Spring is teasing us again with a classic mixed bag of sun, clouds, and the occasional spit of rain. It’s not exactly beach weather on Lake of the Woods, but after the winter we’ve all slogged through, today’s mild high of 14°C feels like a reward worth celebrating — even if the skies aren’t completely cooperative.
Early Morning Calm Before the Shower Chances
As of 5:00 AM CDT, conditions at Kenora Airport are partly cloudy with a temperature of 3.2°C. The dew point is sitting at a crisp -5.1°C, and the air feels dry, with humidity at just 54%. Winds are light out of the southeast at 8 km/h, and visibility is a crystal-clear 32 km — a lovely start to the day. Barometric pressure is at 101.4 kPa and falling, hinting at some changes ahead.
The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of showers this morning and again late this afternoon. The good news? When it’s not raining, it’ll be quite pleasant. Today’s high of 14°C is downright springlike, and the UV index will hit a moderate 5 — just enough to justify breaking out the sunglasses and a light layer of sunscreen if you’re heading outdoors.
Tonight, skies turn cloudy again with a 30% chance of showers early in the evening. The low dips to a mild +1°C — still jacket weather, but a far cry from our frigid February nights.
Looking Ahead: Wind Picks Up, Showers Roll In
Tuesday brings an uptick in cloud cover and a 30% chance of morning and early afternoon showers before a more consistent round of rain arrives later in the day. Winds will shift and strengthen, becoming easterly at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 — hang onto your hats and keep your hairbrush handy. The high settles at 9°C, and the UV index sits at a moderate 3.
The wet trend continues Tuesday night and into Wednesday, with a 60% chance of rain both overnight and during the day. The high remains steady at 9°C, but the night might introduce a chance of flurries as temperatures drop to just above freezing.
By Thursday, however, things look up again with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near 11°C. Spring is taking the long road to arrive, but it’s slowly finding its way.
Style Suggestions: Layers and Rain Readiness
Today’s mild high means you can finally leave the parka at home. Opt for a light jacket or fleece, but keep an umbrella close — those scattered showers could sneak up on you. Waterproof shoes are a smart choice, especially if you’re venturing off pavement. And yes, it’s finally sunglasses season (in theory)!
Weather Trivia: Kenora’s Wild April Swings
Kenora has seen it all in April — the record high for April 21 is a toasty 26.5°C (set in 1987), while the record low was a frigid -11.1°C back in 1992. With today’s high expected at 14°C, we’re comfortably sitting in the springtime sweet spot — as long as those showers behave!
