Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region is starting Sunday in light snow and biting wind chill, with more steady snow expected to develop around midday.

While no alerts are in effect, the combination of gusty south winds, fresh accumulation, and a risk of freezing drizzle tonight could make roads and walkways slick at times.

Sunday’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (7:00 AM CST, Kenora Airport)

It’s a true mid-winter morning: light snow, a cold -11.6°C, and a stiff south wind creating a wind chill near -20. Visibility is good at 24 km, but the air feels damp and raw with 90% humidity and pressure falling (102.3 kPa)—a signal the unsettled pattern is sticking around.

Sunday Forecast (Daytime)

• Mainly cloudy early, then periods of snow beginning near noon

• Snow amount: 2 to 4 cm

• Wind: South 30 km/h gusting to 50, becoming light late afternoon

• High: -4°C

• Wind chill improves to around -9 this afternoon

Extended Weather Forecast

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Tonight (Sun, Jan 11)

• Cloudy with a 60% chance of light snow

• Risk of freezing drizzle

• Temperature steady near -4°C (wind chill near -9)

Monday (Jan 12)

• Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries in the morning

• Risk of freezing drizzle in the morning

• Wind becomes south 20 km/h late afternoon

• High: -1°C (wind chill near -8)

Monday Night into Tuesday (Jan 13)

• Monday night: Cloudy with 60% chance of snow, low -2°C

• Tuesday: Cloudy with 60% chance of snow, high -1°C

• Tuesday night turns sharply colder: low -20°C with a 40% chance of flurries

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This morning: Dress for the -20 wind chill—a warm parka, insulated mitts, toque, scarf/neck warmer, and lined boots.

• This afternoon: As temps climb toward -4°C, keep layers you can adjust, but stay windproof until gusts ease.

• Tonight + Monday morning: With the risk of freezing drizzle, prioritize boots with good grip (and add traction cleats if you have them). Waterproof outerwear is a plus.

Weather Trivia

Kenora’s seasonal normals for this time of year are about -13°C for the daytime high and -22°C for the nighttime low—so today’s forecast high near -4°C is running warmer than normal before the colder air bites back Tuesday night!

Weather Summary

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Sunday, January 11, 2026: Light snow this morning with periods of snow developing near noon (2–4 cm). Risk of freezing drizzle tonight and Monday morning, with colder air returning Tuesday night.