Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather: A Bit of This, A Splash of That

Tuesday Teaser: Sun Tries, But Clouds Have Plans

It’s a cool and calm start to the day in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region with the temperature hovering around 4°C as of 4:00 AM CDT. Observed at Kenora Airport, the skies are partly cloudy with a light breeze drifting in from the east-northeast at 11 km/h. The barometric pressure is sitting at 101.4 kPa but on a downward trend, hinting that the weather may be brewing up a change. Humidity is sitting at a comfortable 72%, just enough to make your hair a little fluffier than expected.

As we move into the day, the clouds will begin to gather their forces early this morning with a 30 percent chance of light showers showing up late this afternoon. Winds will pick up the pace, shifting to southeast at 20 km/h with gusts reaching up to 40 km/h—so secure those hats and consider a wind-resistant jacket if you’re heading out. The high is expected to reach a pleasant 13°C, with the UV index coming in at 4 or moderate. A decent day, but keep your umbrella within arm’s reach.

Tonight: Bring on the Raindrops

Tonight, the clouds get serious, delivering periods of rain. Winds remain out of the southeast at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 before calming down later this evening. Temperatures will settle at a mild low of +4°C, which isn’t too shabby for April in Northwestern Ontario.

Midweek Forecast: Rain, Flurries, and a Tease of Sunshine

Wednesday remains mostly grey with a 60 percent chance of showers under cloudy skies. Temperatures will climb to a cooler high of 9°C, and the UV index dips to 3—moderate, but sunglasses may be wishful thinking. Wednesday night offers up a mixed bag with a 30 percent chance of showers or even flurries as the low dips to +1°C. Yes, we said flurries. Don’t pack away the winter wear just yet.

Thursday looks a bit brighter with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30 percent chance of lingering showers. The high hits 12°C, which will feel quite pleasant in comparison. Skies remain cloudy into the night with a low of +1°C.

Come Friday and Saturday, spring finally earns its name. Sunshine dominates with highs of 15°C and 18°C respectively. Clear nights will offer great stargazing, dipping to +2°C Friday and +4°C Saturday.

Wardrobe Wisdom

Today calls for layers—light enough for a mild afternoon, but windproof to stand up to gusty breezes. A rain jacket or compact umbrella will be a wise companion, especially later in the day. You’ll want to keep a cozy jacket handy for tomorrow night, just in case those flurries decide to make a guest appearance.

Weather Trivia: Kenora’s Weather Extremes

Did you know? The historic high for April 22 in Kenora is a toasty 25.6°C, recorded in 1980. In contrast, the record low plunges to a chilly -12.8°C, set in 1959. So while today’s weather might seem unpredictable, it’s nowhere near the wild swings this region has seen!