Cooler air settles in after weekend storm; breezy today with a risk of light showers

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region starts the new week with cool, calm conditions and a hint of fall chill in the air.

After a weekend of heavy rain and strong winds, high pressure is gradually returning, though some spotty showers and gusty winds are still possible today and overnight.

🌤️ Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM CDT – Kenora Airport)

• Temperature: 4.5°C

• Dew Point: 3.8°C

• Humidity: 95%

• Wind: West 9 km/h

• Pressure: 101.9 kPa (rising)

• Condition: Partly Cloudy

• Visibility: 32 km

Monday, October 6 Forecast

• Morning: Fog patches dissipating with a 30% chance of showers

• Afternoon: A mix of sun and cloud continues with increasing southwest winds

• Wind: Becoming southwest 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h late afternoon

• High: 10°C

• UV Index: 2 (low)

Tonight

• Mainly cloudy, with a 40% chance of showers overnight

• Winds shifting from southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 to northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 late in the evening

• Low: +1°C

Tuesday, October 7

• Cloudy, with a 30% chance of morning showers

• Winds north 20 km/h, becoming light by late morning

• High: 8°C

• UV Index: 3 (moderate)

Tuesday Night:

• Clear skies

• Low: +1°C

Wednesday, October 8

• Sunny and milder

• High: 14°C

Wednesday Night:

• Clear

• Low: 9°C

👚 Wardrobe & Activity Tips

• Today & Tuesday:

  • Jacket and layers needed for chilly starts and breezy conditions

  • Keep rain gear handy for spotty showers

• Wednesday:

  • A return to milder sunshine — ideal for outdoor work or trail walks

🧊 Frost Risk?

• No frost expected through midweek — overnight lows remain above freezing

• However, temperatures will hover close to 1°C tonight and Tuesday night, so sensitive plants should still be monitored

Quick Outlook Summary

Stay layered and weather-aware as the region transitions into a cooler, more settled fall pattern. For more updates, follow the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk.