Kenora Morning Snapshot

THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – Kenora is starting Saturday in true Lake of the Woods style: light snow and -15°C at Kenora Airport (5:00 AM CST). The humidity is 78%, so the air has enough moisture to keep those flakes floating around. West winds at 25 km/h (gusting 39 km/h) are already pushing the wind chill to -26, and visibility is reduced to 16 km. Barometric pressure is 99.7 kPa and rising, a hint that we’ll trend a little steadier once the light snow eases.

What It Feels Like Outside

This isn’t just “cold.” It’s “cold with attitude.” The wind is the main character today, and it’s making even routine errands feel like an expedition.

Today’s Forecast Story

Saturday: Cloudy With Flurries, Windy, Frostbite Risk

Today stays cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, with west winds around 30 km/h and gusts up to 50 km/h. Temperature tops out near -15°C, but wind chills tell the real story: around -30 this morning and near -24 this afternoon. The forecast notes a risk of frostbite, especially if you’re outside for long stretches or exposed to the wind.

Wardrobe Call

Go full winter mode: insulated boots, warm base layer, and a wind-blocking outer layer. A toque and mitts are non-negotiable, and if you’re heading out on the lake or into open areas, add a face covering. Kenora wind loves finding the one spot you forgot to cover.

Tonight: Partly Cloudy, Colder, Wind Chill Near -33

Tonight turns partly cloudy, with winds northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 early, then easing late. Low drops to -25°C, with wind chills around -26 this evening and near -33 overnight. Frostbite risk remains on the table—especially if you’re out late or starting early.

Looking Ahead

Sunday: Mix of Sun and Cloud, Small Flurry Chance

Sunday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries in the afternoon. High near -15°C. Wind chill starts near -32 in the morning, improving to around -19 in the afternoon. Sunday night is clear with a low near -22°C.

Monday: Warmer (Relatively), Then Snow Chance at Night

Monday trends milder with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries, climbing to about -5°C. Monday night turns cloudier with a 60% chance of snow, low near -16°C.

Travel Notes

With gusty winds today, even light snow can become patchy blowing snow in exposed areas. If you’re driving highways or heading outside town, expect quick changes in visibility and slippery stretches—especially where the wind crosses open terrain.

Weather Trivia

Lake of the Woods has over 14,000 islands—and all that water (and shoreline) helps create localized snow and wind effects. Translation: the forecast is right… but your driveway may still freestyle a little.

Kenora and Region Last Word on the Weather:
Kenora & Lake of the Woods: -15°C with light snow early, windy with flurry chances today and frostbite risk, then a bitter -25°C tonight.