🌤️ A cool, calm fall day with sunshine returning — fog tonight, and Thanksgiving weekend brings mild air and a few showers
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region begins this Friday under clear skies and a brisk northwest breeze, with temperatures sitting around 7°C. As the day progresses, winds will ease, skies will remain bright, and the area will enjoy a classic autumn afternoon with highs in the mid-teens. Heading into the Thanksgiving long weekend, expect a mix of sunshine Saturday, followed by periodic showers through Sunday and Monday as a weak system tracks through northwestern Ontario.
🍁 5-Day Weather Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Chance of Rain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Sun & cloud, calm | 14°C / +4°C | 0% | Light winds, clear night |
| Sat 11 | Sunny, fog early, mild | 17°C / 10°C | 40% (night) | Best day of the weekend |
| Sun 12 | Cloudy, scattered showers | 15°C / 8°C | 60% | Intermittent rainfall |
| Mon 13 | Cloudy, few showers | 9°C / +2°C | 30% | Cooler Thanksgiving Monday |
| Tue 14 | Clearing, seasonal | 11°C / 0°C | 10% | Bright post-holiday day |
Current Conditions (as of 4:00 AM CDT – Kenora Airport)
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Temperature: 7.4°C
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Dew Point: 3.5°C
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Humidity: 76%
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Wind: Northwest 16 km/h, gusting to 32 km/h
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Pressure: 101.9 kPa (rising)
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Condition: Clear
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Visibility: 32 km
Friday, October 10 Forecast
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Morning: Sunny and breezy early, then calming through midday.
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Afternoon: A mix of sun and cloud, comfortable fall air.
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Wind: Northwest 20 km/h, becoming light this afternoon.
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High: 14°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
Tonight
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Clear skies.
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Fog patches developing overnight.
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Low: +4°C
Saturday, October 11
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Sunny with morning fog dissipating.
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Wind: Becoming south 20 km/h in the morning.
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High: 17°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
Saturday Night:
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Cloudy periods with a 40% chance of showers.
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Low: 10°C
Sunday, October 12
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Cloudy skies with a 60% chance of showers.
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High: 15°C
Sunday Night:
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Cloudy, with a 60% chance of showers.
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Low: 8°C
Monday, October 13 – Thanksgiving Day
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Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers.
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High: 9°C
Monday Night:
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Cloudy periods.
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Low: +2°C
🧣 Weather Highlights
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Today:
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Cool and comfortable with plenty of sunshine — great for travel and outdoor work.
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Winds will ease this afternoon, setting the stage for a calm, foggy night.
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Saturday:
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Mild and bright, with highs near 17°C and increasing clouds by evening.
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Ideal conditions for early Thanksgiving gatherings or lakefront activities.
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Sunday–Monday:
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Showery and cooler, but still seasonable.
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Keep an umbrella handy for travel, especially along Highway 17 and near the Ontario–Manitoba border.
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🌾 Thanksgiving Weekend Outlook
Kenora’s Thanksgiving weekend will feature a pleasant Saturday, ideal for family gatherings or outdoor hikes, followed by periodic showers Sunday and Monday. While the wet weather may linger into the holiday, temperatures remain above freezing and travel conditions should be generally good across the region.
A calm and sunny day to start the long weekend in Kenora — enjoy the fresh air before the clouds and showers arrive Sunday. Stay with the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for updates.
