Kenora – WEATHER – A smoky start greets Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region this Tuesday morning, as wildfire smoke lingers in the early hours. At 6:10 AM CDT, the temperature at Kenora Airport is 9.4°C, with the air completely saturated at 100% humidity. The dew point is also at 9.4°C, so it’s safe to say the morning air feels thick and damp. Winds are light from the south-southwest at 8 km/h, and visibility is somewhat restricted at 5 km due to the haze. The barometric pressure is currently at 100.9 kPa and falling, a sign that some atmospheric changes are on the horizon.
While the smoke may sting your eyes first thing, clearer skies are on the way. Sunshine will take over for the rest of the day, and west winds will pick up to 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h this afternoon—just enough to help scatter the smoky remnants. Temperatures will rise nicely, with a high of 23°C. With a UV index of 7, it’s a sunscreen-and-shade kind of day once the smoke lifts.
Tonight, a few clouds will drift through the region. Winds will ease from gusty to calm as the evening progresses, dropping to a low of 11°C.
Wednesday, June 4th, continues the sun-filled theme, with a high of 21°C and more westerly winds building late in the morning. The night remains clear and mild with a low of 12°C.
Thursday keeps the sunshine streak alive, with a high of 22°C and skies staying clear into the evening, where temperatures will fall to 10°C.
Friday brings a slight change of pace—a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of showers, just enough uncertainty to keep things interesting. The daytime high will reach 23°C, and the night skies will clear again with a comfortable low of 14°C.
Today’s wardrobe advice? Dress in layers. The morning chill and smoky air may call for a light jacket, but by midday, it’ll be t-shirt weather. If you’re sensitive to smoke, consider staying indoors until late morning when winds will help clear the air.
Here’s a Lake of the Woods weather gem: Kenora holds the record for Ontario’s highest-ever barometric pressure reading—over 106 kPa, way back in 1962! Today’s pressure isn’t setting records, but it’s helping set the stage for some classic Northwestern Ontario summer sunshine.
