Today’s Forecast: Wet, Wild, and a Little Wobbly!
KENORA – WEATHER – Good morning, Kenora and Lake of the Woods! It’s a misty, moody Monday to kick off the week. As of 5:00 AM CDT, we are sitting at 8.4°C under a light drizzle and fog at Kenora Airport. The humidity is clinging on at a full-bodied 100%, so your hair might have a mind of its own today! Winds are currently blowing in gently from the north-northeast at 10 km/h, but don’t get too comfortable — those breezes are about to ramp up. The barometric pressure is at 101.0 kPa and falling, signaling a change is definitely in the air.
Visibility is quite limited at just 0.4 km thanks to the fog, but take heart — those fog patches are expected to lift this morning. However, don’t pack away your rain gear yet: there’s a 60 percent chance of rain or drizzle early on, shifting to a steady rain as the day progresses. Expect between 5 to 10 mm of precipitation. The temperature will hover near 9°C all day long, so it’s a good idea to layer up and keep that umbrella handy.
Later this morning, the wind is set to really show off — turning northeast at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h, and by late morning it could howl up to 60 km/h gusts! Definitely a day for a sturdy jacket…and maybe an extra hair tie. The UV index will be a low 1, so you won’t need your sunglasses, but you might need some rain boots to splash through the puddles.
Historically speaking, April 28th has been a wild card for Kenora: the record high for today is a balmy 27.0°C, while the record low was a shivery -7.5°C. Today’s weather falls comfortably in between — wet but relatively mild.
Tonight: Wind-Whipped Chill
Rain will taper off late this evening, leaving us with partly cloudy skies. Winds will continue from the north at 40 km/h, gusting up to 60, so hang onto your hats (literally). The temperature will plummet dramatically to -8°C, and with the wind chill, it will feel like a bitter -13°C overnight. Cozy pajamas, fuzzy socks, and maybe even a warm cocoa are highly recommended.
Tuesday and Wednesday: Bright Spots on the Horizon
Tuesday, April 29th, promises a refreshing change! After a chilly start with a morning wind chill of -14°C, the skies will turn sunny. The high will reach a crisp but pleasant 7°C, and winds will ease to a gentle whisper. The UV index jumps up to a high 6, so if you’re outside, sunscreen is suddenly back in season. Expect a clear and calm night with a low of +1°C — ideal for some nighttime stargazing.
Wednesday, April 30th, will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of showers. The mercury will climb to a much more springlike 14°C. By nightfall, we’ll still see a 40% chance of showers, and a mild low of +4°C.
What to Wear?
Today, rubber boots, a waterproof jacket, and something warm underneath are your best friends. Tonight calls for winter coats to fend off the shockingly cold wind chills. Tomorrow, light jackets and layers will keep you comfortable as we shift back towards sunnier skies.
Kenora Weather Trivia
Did you know? Kenora’s Lake of the Woods area contains over 14,000 islands — more than any other lake in North America! That’s a lot of places for rain to fall today!
