Kenora – Weather – Kenora is locked into a serious Arctic outbreak. Environment Canada has issued an Orange Warning – Cold for Kenora–Grassy Narrows–Whitedog, warning of multi-day wind chills from -40 to -45 continuing through the weekend. Even with sunshine in the forecast, there will be little daytime relief, and frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (Kenora Airport — 6:00 AM CST)

• Temperature: -29.6°C (Weather Focus: -30°C)

• Condition: Partly cloudy

• Wind: NW 13 km/h, gusts 27 km/h (forecast winds increase later today)

• Wind Chill: -40

• Humidity: 66%

• Pressure: 102.0 kPa, rising

• Visibility: 32 km

Clear air and good visibility don’t mean “safe” in this cold—wind chill is the hazard.

Extended Weather Forecast

Orange Warning – Cold

What: Wind chill values -40 to -45
When: Continuing through the weekend
Key detail: Wind chill -45 possible tonight into Friday morning, with very limited daytime improvement.

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Thursday (Today, Jan 22)

• Clear early, then mix of sun and cloud

• Wind NW 30 km/h gusting to 50

• High: -27°C

• Wind chill: about -47 this morning, improving to around -39 this afternoon

• Frostbite in minutes

Tonight

• A few clouds

• Wind NW 20 km/h gusting to 40, becoming light after midnight

• Low: -32°C

• Wind chill: near -44

• Frostbite in minutes

Friday (Jan 23)

• Mainly sunny

• Wind becoming W 20 km/h in the morning

• High: -24°C

• Wind chill: near -42 in the morning, around -36 in the afternoon

• Frostbite in minutes

• Night: Clear, low -35°C

(Weekend trend: Sunny but brutally cold—highs near -25°C, lows near -35°C.)

Wardrobe Recommendations

This is “extreme cold protocol” weather.

• Face coverage is non-negotiable: balaclava or thick neck gaiter pulled up, plus a warm toque that covers ears.

• Hands: mitts are warmer than gloves; consider liner gloves + mitts.

• Feet: insulated boots and thick socks (avoid tight boots—reduced circulation makes toes colder).

• Outer layer: windproof matters with gusts to 50 km/h today.

• If driving: pack extra blankets, a booster/jumper cables, snacks, and a charged power bank. In this cold, a minor delay can become a safety issue fast.

Weather Trivia

A deep Arctic air mass can bring clear skies and sunshine, but the cold doesn’t “quit” because the sun is out. In late January, the sun angle is still low—so the atmosphere warms only slightly, while wind continues to strip heat away from your body.

In Summary

Kenora & Lake of the Woods weather forecast for January 22, 2026: Orange Cold Warning in effect with wind chills -40 to -45 through the weekend. High -27 today with NW gusts to 50 km/h and wind chill near -47 this morning. Tonight low -32 with wind chill near -44. Frostbite risk in minutes.