Today’s Outlook: Smooth Sailing into a Warm Spring Day
KENORA & LAKE OF THE WOODS – Good morning, Kenora! It’s a crisp but clear start to Saturday, with temperatures at the Kenora Airport sitting at a refreshing 2.8°C as of 6:00 AM CDT. Skies are mainly clear, offering a beautiful blue backdrop to kick off the weekend.
The barometric pressure holds steady at a healthy 102.8 kPa, a sign that today’s gorgeous weather is here to stay — for now. Humidity is sitting at a comfortable 59%, so you can finally leave the umbrella at home (for today). Winds are blowing softly from the south-southwest at 10 km/h, but they’ll pick up to a southwest breeze of 20 km/h this afternoon.
Visibility is fantastic at 32 km — practically perfect for a long drive to the lake or just admiring the wide-open vistas. Expect the mercury to climb nicely, reaching a warm high of 17°C under sunny skies. The UV index will reach 5 today, a moderate level — so break out those sunglasses and slap on a bit of sunscreen if you’re heading outdoors.
Historical weather records show that Kenora has seen it all on April 26 — the warmest ever recorded was a stunning 25.6°C in 1952, while the coldest bottomed out at a teeth-chattering -10.0°C in 1967. Today’s forecast falls delightfully closer to the summer-like side!
Tonight, the skies will remain clear until near midnight, when cloud cover will start to creep back in. Winds will lighten up in the evening, and the low will drop to a pleasant +3°C — a perfect night for a bonfire or a peaceful walk by the water.
Sunday: The Clouds Roll In
Sunday will start off gray, with cloudy skies dominating the view. There’s a 40% chance of showers developing in the afternoon, just in time to possibly ruin your patio lunch plans. Winds will swing from the south at 20 km/h and could gust up to 40 km/h near noon. The high will only reach 11°C, cooler than today but still fairly mild. The UV index will be lower at 2 — so less worry about sunburn, more about dodging raindrops.
Sunday night will stay cloudy, and the chance of showers rises to 60%. Temperatures will remain mild with an overnight low around 8°C.
Monday: April Ends with a Dramatic Twist
Monday will bring periods of rain throughout the day, keeping the umbrellas working overtime. The high will reach about 13°C, which isn’t too shabby for rain-coat weather. Monday night, however, brings an unexpected plot twist: periods of rain could change to snow as temperatures plunge to a frigid -3°C overnight. Only in Ontario can you have shorts weather one day and snow boots the next!
What to Wear?
Today’s plan: light spring layers and sunglasses will be your best bet. Tomorrow, add a rain jacket to the mix, and by Monday night, you might want to dig out that toque and mitts one more time — because spring likes to keep you guessing.
Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Trivia:
Did you know? Lake of the Woods has over 14,500 islands — that’s more shoreline than Lake Superior! It’s almost enough hiding spots to escape the rain… almost.
