Fall warmth continues with sunshine, breezy conditions, and rising chances of showers later this week

KENORA – WEATHER – A clear and calm start to the day in Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region marks the beginning of another sun-filled and unseasonably warm day.

With a humidex in the mid-20s, brisk winds, and no rain in sight today, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. However, moisture is building, and by midweek, we’ll see increasing chances of showers with humid highs pushing into the upper 20s.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

As of 5:00 AM CDT at Kenora Airport:

• Temperature: 13.1°C

• Dew Point: 12.0°C

• Humidity: 93% — quite muggy for early morning.

• Wind: North at 9 km/h

• Visibility: 24 km

• Pressure: 101.9 kPa and rising, indicating stable high-pressure dominance.

Forecast for Monday:

• Sunny skies throughout the day.

• Winds becoming northeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h this morning.

• High: 22°C, with a humidex of 25°C — feeling like a late-summer day.

• UV Index: 4 (moderate) — wear sunscreen if out midday.

Tonight:

• Clear skies early, becoming partly cloudy near midnight.

• Winds shifting to the east at 20 km/h.

• Low: 13°C — mild for a late September night.

Extended Weather Forecast

Tuesday, September 30:

• Mainly sunny through the day.

• Winds southeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h.

• High of 23°C, with a humidex of 27°C.

• UV Index: 4 (moderate).

• Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of showers.
  Low: 16°C.

Wednesday, October 1:

• A mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of showers.

• High of 27°C — very warm for early October!

• Night: Cloudy periods with a 40% chance of showers.
  Low: 17°C.

Thursday, October 2:

• Partly sunny, with a 40% chance of showers again.

• High of 27°C — staying very warm and humid.

• Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of showers.
  Low: 14°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Mornings:

  • A light jacket or sweater will do for the early chill.

• Afternoons:

  • Dress in breathable layers, as humidex values push into the mid-20s to high-20s.

  • Sunglasses and sunscreen are still relevant during peak sun hours.

• Evenings:

  • A light layer is enough with nighttime lows staying mild around 13–17°C.

Weather Trivia

Did you know?
Kenora’s average high for late September is around 15°C, but this week’s forecast pushes well beyond seasonal norms. With multiple days near or above 27°C, this could be one of the warmest ends to September and starts to October in recent local records. This type of pattern is often linked to blocking high-pressure ridges, which trap warm air over northwestern Ontario and delay the true arrival of fall.

Enjoy the extended warmth while it lasts, and stay tuned to the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for your latest local updates.