🌤️ A mild, breezy fall day ahead — increasing clouds, a few showers tonight, and sunshine returning for the weekend

Kenora – WEATHER – For the Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region Thursday is starting the day off on a mild and calm note with mostly clear skies and light winds.

A developing southerly breeze will strengthen through the morning, ushering in warmer air and higher temperatures this afternoon. While the day will remain dry for most areas, a few light showers are possible tonight as a weak front passes through.

The Thanksgiving weekend looks pleasant overall, with a mix of sun, some cloud, and occasional showers late in the period.

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

• Temperature: 8.4°C

• Dew Point: 1.6°C

• Humidity: 62%

• Wind: SSE 17 km/h

• Pressure: 102.3 kPa (falling)

• Condition: Mainly Clear

• Visibility: 32 km

Thursday, October 9 Forecast

• Morning: Clear skies giving way to increasing clouds

• Afternoon: Breezy and mild, with gusty southerly winds

• Wind: South 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h

• High: 18°C

• UV Index: 2 (low)

Tonight

• Skies: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers

• Winds: Southwest 20 km/h, shifting to northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 km/h late in the evening, then easing overnight

• Low: 6°C

5-Day Weather Summary

🌞 Friday, October 10

• Morning: A few clouds and a 30% chance of showers early

• Afternoon: Clearing, with plenty of sunshine returning

• Winds: Northwest 20 km/h by afternoon

• High: 14°C

• UV Index: 3 (moderate)

Friday Night:

• Clear skies

• Low: 6°C

☀️ Saturday, October 11

• Sunny, warm, and calm

• High: 18°C

Saturday Night:

• Cloudy periods, 30% chance of showers

• Low: 12°C

☁️ Sunday, October 12 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

• Cloudy with 60% chance of showers

• High: 17°C

Sunday Night:

• Cloudy, 60% chance of showers

• Low: 8°C

☁️ Monday, October 13 (Thanksgiving Day)

• Cloudy with 30% chance of showers

• High: 12°C

Monday Night:

• Cloudy periods

• Low: +3°C

What to Expect

• Today:

  • Dress in light layers — mild temperatures but gusty winds will make it feel cooler.

  • Great day for fall travel, though crosswinds may affect driving and boating.

• Friday:

  • Cooler but bright — ideal for outdoor cleanup or fall hikes.

• Weekend:

  • Saturday will be the best outdoor day, followed by showers Sunday into Monday as cooler air returns.

🌾 Regional Note

After a crisp start to October, Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region is enjoying a few days of autumn warmth thanks to a push of southern air. However, as the weekend front moves through, expect cooler, breezy conditions to return early next week — right in time for Thanksgiving gatherings.

A breezy and bright day ahead for Kenora — enjoy the warmth before showers move in for the long weekend. Stay tuned to the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for updates.