KENORA – WEATHER DESK – Kenora is taking a full-on January hit today. The sky is clear, but the cold is doing the talking—wind chills near -34 this morning make it a “two pairs of mittens on your kittens” kind of day.

The good news: temperatures begin trending warmer over the weekend, with Saturday climbing to -8°C, and snow chances returning Saturday night into Sunday.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at 4:00 AM CST (Friday, Jan 30, 2026) — Kenora Airport:

• Temperature: -25.3°C

• Condition: Clear

• Wind: NE 10 km/h

• Wind Chill: -34

• Humidity: 80%

• Dew Point: -27.7°C

• Pressure: 104.3 kPa, rising

• Visibility: 32 km

Clear skies and high pressure can look “nice,” but this is the kind of cold that bites quickly.

Today (Friday)

• Sky: Sunny

• Wind: Up to 15 km/h

• High: -15°C

• Wind Chill: -34 this morning, improving to about -21 this afternoon

• UV Index: 1 (Low)

• Risk: Frostbite is possible, especially during the morning hours.

Expected Conditions for The Weekend

Tonight (Friday night)

• Sky: Clear

• Wind: Up to 15 km/h

• Low: -22°C

• Wind Chill: -23 this evening, near -31 overnight

• Risk: Frostbite risk continues overnight.

Saturday, January 31

• Sky: A mix of sun and cloud

• Wind: Becoming south 20 km/h early afternoon

• High: -8°C

• Wind Chill: -32 in the morning, around -16 in the afternoon

• Night: Cloudy with 60% chance of snow, low -12°C

Sunday, February 1

• Sky: Cloudy with 60% chance of snow

• High: -10°C

• Night: Clear, low -20°C

Trend: Saturday is the “best-feeling” day by daytime temperatures, but mornings stay sharp and snow chances return late Saturday and Sunday.

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Today: full winter armour — thermal base layer, insulating mid-layer, and a wind-resistant parka.

• Two pairs of mittens for kids (and keep pets inside as much as possible in this cold).

• Add a neck gaiter/balaclava to protect cheeks and nose in wind chills in the -30s.

• Insulated boots with traction—packed snow + cold often hides slick ice.

Weather Trivia

In a cold snap, sunny doesn’t mean warm. Clear skies can actually help temperatures drop overnight because heat escapes quickly from the ground—one reason Kenora can be bright and beautiful while still dangerously cold.

Summary

Kenora weather forecast for Friday, January 30, 2026: clear and bitterly cold near -25°C with wind chills around -34 this morning. Sunny today, clear tonight, warming trend Saturday to -8°C, with snow chances returning Saturday night and Sunday.