🌤️ Mild midweek weather continues — light showers return Thursday and Friday across the region
KENORA – WEATHER =- Residents around Kenora and the Lake of the Woods are waking to a calm and cloudy start this Wednesday morning, with temperatures near +5°C and light southeasterly winds. While a few early-morning sprinkles are possible, skies will gradually brighten later in the morning, bringing a mix of sun and cloud and a pleasant high near 14°C.
Fog will likely return overnight, followed by another round of showery, unsettled weather arriving Thursday and Friday as a weak system tracks through northwestern Ontario.
🌤 Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM CDT – Kenora Airport)
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Temperature: 5.4°C
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Dew Point: 3.9°C
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Humidity: 90%
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Wind: SSE 7 km/h
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Pressure: 102.9 kPa (falling)
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Condition: Cloudy
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Visibility: 32 km
📅 Wednesday, October 15 Forecast
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Weather: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers early this morning.
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Wind: Light from the southeast.
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High: 14°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
🌙 Tonight
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Weather: Partly cloudy with fog patches developing late this evening.
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Low: +5°C
🌧️ Thursday, October 16
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Weather: Cloudy with showers beginning late in the morning.
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Fog patches dissipating early in the day.
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Wind: Southeast 20 km/h, becoming light near noon.
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High: 12°C
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UV Index: 1 (low)
Thursday Night:
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Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers.
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Low: +10°C
🌦 Friday, October 17
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Weather: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.
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High: 16°C
Friday Night:
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Cloudy with a 40% chance of lingering showers.
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Low: +7°C
🌬 Weather Highlights
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Today: Calm, mild, and mostly dry — great visibility and lighter winds for travel or outdoor work.
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Tonight: Fog redevelopment may reduce visibility near lakes and low-lying areas.
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Thursday–Friday: More cloud and scattered rain as another weak system moves through the region.
🍂 Regional 3-Day Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain Chance | Wind |
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| Wed 15 | Mix of sun and cloud | 14°C / +5°C | 30% AM | Light (SSE) |
| Thu 16 | Cloudy, showers developing | 12°C / +10°C | 70% | SE → Light |
| Fri 17 | Cloudy with scattered showers | 16°C / +7°C | 60% | Light |
🧥 Wardrobe & Travel Tips
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Today: A light jacket or fleece is ideal — mild by afternoon but cool early.
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Tonight: Expect fog near waterways; take extra care if driving late.
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Thursday: Have an umbrella or raincoat ready as showers move in by midday.
