Fresh breezes and sunny skies mark the end of September, with a brief chance of rain Friday night

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting the day under clear skies and comfortable temperatures, with a gentle breeze and excellent visibility. A beautiful stretch of fall weather continues, bringing sunshine and seasonable warmth into the weekend. A quick round of showers Friday night will be the only hiccup in an otherwise ideal forecast.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

As of 7:00 AM CDT at Kenora Airport, skies are mainly clear with a temperature of 15.9°C. The dew point sits at 12.3°C, resulting in a relative humidity of 79%—meaning some early fog patches are dissipating.

Winds are from the west at 16 km/h, expected to shift north and increase to 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h later this morning.
Barometric pressure is 101.0 kPa and falling, indicating a slight shift in the weather pattern heading into Friday night.

Forecast for Thursday:

• Fog patches clearing early this morning.

• Becoming a mix of sun and cloud.

• Wind from the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 before easing this evening.

• High of 22°C, with a humidex of 25°C.

• UV index 5 (moderate) — sun protection recommended for mid-day outdoor activities.

Tonight:

• Clear skies and lighter winds.

• Winds becoming calm overnight.

• Cooler low of +5°C — sweater weather!

Weekend Weather Outlook

Friday, September 26:

• Sunny for most of the day.

• Winds becoming south at 20 km/h in the late afternoon.

• High of 20°C.

• UV index 5 (moderate).

• Night: Showers developing, with a low of 9°C.

Saturday, September 27:

• Sun returns quickly, with a high of 21°C.

• Night: Clear skies, with a low of 9°C.

Sunday, September 28:

• Sunny and warm, with a high of 23°C—a gorgeous fall day.

• Night: Clear and mild, with a low of 13°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

The week offers perfect fall layering weather, with cool mornings and warm afternoons:

• Today (Thursday):

  • Start with a light jacket or long sleeves for the cool breeze.

  • Afternoons call for breathable layers, especially with the humidex near 25°C.

  • Windbreaker recommended if you’re outdoors in open areas.

• Friday:

  • Similar attire, but have a light rain jacket or umbrella on hand for the evening showers.

• Weekend:

  • Plan for casual fall wear—sweaters or light flannels in the morning, lighter clothing in the afternoon.

  • Evenings will be crisp—great for bonfires or stargazing with a hoodie or jacket.

Weather Trivia

Did you know?
The Lake of the Woods region often experiences the highest September sunshine hours in its final week. This is due to high pressure systems that settle in after the equinox, bringing clear skies, cool nights, and warm days. In fact, humidex values above 25°C this late in the month—like we’re seeing today—are above average and indicate a “false summer”pattern, similar to what Southern Ontario calls an “Indian summer.”

Enjoy the calm, clear weather while it lasts—and stay tuned to the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for your weekend forecast updates!