Kenora – Weather Report from the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk
It’s a smoky start to the week in Kenora and across the Lake of the Woods region as a Special Air Quality Statement remains in effect. Wildfire smoke continues to impact visibility and air quality significantly, with current visibility down to just over a kilometre at the Kenora Airport. As of 8:00 AM CDT, the temperature is a warm 17.3°C under hazy skies, with light north winds blowing at 21 km/h and gusting up to 31 km/h.
Humidity sits at a comfortable 47%, and barometric pressure is rising at 100.6 kPa, suggesting a brief break from precipitation is on the horizon. However, that break may not last long—today’s forecast calls for increasing cloudiness this afternoon with a 40 percent chance of showers later in the day. The high will reach 24°C with a humidex of 25, and the UV index is sitting at a very high 8, meaning a solid layer of sunscreen is a must if you’re venturing out.
Tonight, expect cloudy skies with a 40 percent chance of showers lingering into the evening. Skies will begin to clear around midnight, but local smoke will persist. Overnight low dips to 11°C.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, clearer skies are expected with sunshine dominating much of the day. Local smoke remains an issue, but winds will shift westward at 20 km/h by late afternoon, possibly helping to disperse the haze. The high will be 21°C, with a UV index of 7. Cloudy periods are forecast for Tuesday night with a low of 10°C.
Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30 percent chance of showers and a daytime high of 24°C—pretty standard fare for early June.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Layer lightly but keep a jacket on standby for cooler evenings. If you’re sensitive to smoke, consider an N95 mask if you must be outdoors for extended periods. And don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen—the UV rays don’t take a day off, even when the skies are smoky.
Weather Trivia for the Curious
Did you know that Kenora once recorded a high of 36.1°C on June 1st back in 1980? That kind of heat combined with today’s wildfire risk would have had Smokey the Bear issuing some serious side-eye.
