Flurries, Gusts, and a Firm Freeze from Saturday through Monday
KENORA / GRASSY NARROWS / LAKE OF THE WOODS – A true November chill is in place this morning, and it’s not leaving soon. At 5:07 AM CST, Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Kenora Airport reports light snow and -6.6°C (feels like -12). Pressure is 101.6 kPa and rising, humidity 80%, with a north wind at 12 km/h and excellent visibility of 32 km.
Today – Cloudy, On-and-Off Flurries, and a Sharp Chill
Expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. Winds become north 20 km/h early this afternoon. The high is -4°C, but it will feel near -12 with the breeze. The UV index is 1 (low). If you’re near exposed channels on Lake of the Woods, plan for choppy water and funnelled gusts as the northerly freshens.
Tonight – Flurries Ramp Up with Stronger Northwest Gusts
Skies stay mainly cloudy. A 30% chance of flurries this evening rises to 70% near midnight as colder air deepens. Winds swing northwest 30 km/h, gusting to 50. Low -8°C with wind chill -12 this evening, dropping to -17 overnight. Expect slick spots on untreated roads, docks, and steps.
Sunday – Blustery, Flurries Easing Later
Mainly cloudy with 70% chance of flurries early, easing to 30% through the morning and midday. North wind 30 km/h, gusting to 50 keeps a bite in the air. High -1°C, with wind chill -16 in the morning and near -6 in the afternoon. Sunday night turns partly cloudy, low -8°C—a crunchy start for Monday.
Monday – A Little Brighter, Still Cold
A mix of sun and cloud and a seasonably cold high near -1°C. Monday night trends cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, low -2°C.
What to Wear & Road/Water Tips
Go full November kit: a thermal base layer, insulating mid-layer, and a wind-resistant shell. Add a toque and insulated gloves—you’ll feel the difference in the -16 wind chill Sunday morning. Choose waterproof, grippy footwear for icy patches and flurry bursts. On Lake of the Woods, expect north to northwest gust tunnels between islands tonight into Sunday; plan conservative routes and extra docking time.
Lake of the Woods Trivia
With over 14,500 islands, a simple wind shift can create microclimates—one bay gets whitecaps while the next stays oddly calm. On a northwest flow (like tonight), those gust “tunnels” get especially lively.
