December 26, 2025: Kenora & Lake of the Woods Detailed Weather Forecast — Light Snow Now, Ice Pellets Possible Saturday

Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region is stuck in a classic late-December pattern: steady cloud, light snow, and just enough moisture in the air to raise the risk of slippery surprises—especially with freezing drizzle and ice pellets in the forecast. While there are no Environment Canada alerts in effect right now, travel and walking surfaces can still turn slick quickly when freezing drizzle or pellets mix in.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (Kenora Airport, early morning)

As of early Friday morning at Kenora Airport, it’s light snow with the temperature near -7°C. Humidity is very high at 95%, keeping the air damp and raw, and visibility is reduced to about 8 km in the snow. Winds are northwest at 14 km/h, pushing the wind chill to around -13. Barometric pressure is about 100.9 kPa and rising, often a sign of gradual improvement—or at least stability—later on.

For today: Expect cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries this morning and a risk of freezing drizzle. Winds stay light (up to 15 km/h) with a high near -7°C. Wind chill values hover near -14, so it will feel colder than the thermometer suggests.

Travel note: Ontario 511 indicates winter driving conditions reporting is active across the province—always check conditions before heading out, especially with the freezing drizzle risk. Ontario 511

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions (next three days)

Saturday, December 27
Saturday stays cloudy, and it’s the “watch your footing” day: a 60% chance of ice pellets late morning into early afternoon, with snow or ice pellets starting in the afternoon.

There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle late morning/early afternoon. Temperature holds near -7°C, with wind chill near -12. Saturday night brings a 60% chance of snow and a low near -12°C.

Sunday, December 28
Still cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries. High near -12°C. Sunday night remains cloudy with flurries possible and a low near -19°C—a noticeable step down in cold.

Monday, December 29
A break in the grey: a mix of sun and cloud with a high around -17°C. Monday night turns cloudier again with a 60% chance of flurries and a low near -21°C.

Looking ahead: The extended outlook stays cold, trending toward clearer skies and very low nighttime temperatures by mid-week.

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Today (wind chill near -14): Insulated winter coat, warm mid-layer (fleece or wool), toque, and mitts. Add a neck warmer or balaclava if you’ll be outside for long.

• Freezing drizzle/ice pellets risk (today + Saturday): Wear boots with good tread. If you have them, ice cleatsare a smart add-on for sidewalks and parking lots.

• Colder nights (Sunday into Monday): Swap to heavier mitts and add an extra base layer—especially for early mornings and evening activities.

• Driving/errands: Keep a warm blanket and extra gloves in the vehicle; with high humidity and light snow, you can end up chilled fast if you’re stuck outside.

Weather Trivia

Lake of the Woods is famous for its maze of shoreline and islands—about 14,542 islands—and that huge water footprint can influence local weather. Even in winter, nearby open water (or thinner ice early/late in the season) can boost low clouds and localized snow bands, while fully frozen stretches tend to calm that lake-driven effect.

The Last Weather Word!

Kenora & Lake of the Woods weather forecast for Friday, Dec. 26, 2025: light snow and -7°C this morning, risk of freezing drizzle today, and ice pellets/snow possible Saturday. Cold nights deepen into early next week.