Kenora and the Lake of the Woods – WEATHER – The region is settling into a classic mid-winter system: gusty easterly winds, periods of snow, and blowing snow that can make visibility change quickly—especially on open stretches of road.

The parametric pressure is falling, a strong sign the unsettled pattern is still in control through at least Thursday, before colder, quieter air begins edging back in for the weekend.

Today’s Weather Overview

As of 6:00 AM CST Wednesday, February 18, it’s mostly cloudy in Kenora with:

• Temperature: -5.3°C

• Wind: E 36 km/h, gusting 54 km/h

• Wind Chill: -14

• Pressure: 100.1 kPa (falling)

• Humidity: 54%

• Visibility: 32 km

Even with decent visibility right now, the strong winds mean conditions can worsen quickly once snow becomes steadier.

Today

Expect periods of snow and blowing snow. While the snow total isn’t huge, the wind will do the damage—pushing snow around and reducing visibility at times.

• Snow amount: about 2 cm

• Wind: east 40 km/h, gusting 60 km/h

• High: -4°C

• Wind Chill: near -15

If you’re driving outside town, be ready for sudden “white curtain” moments in open areas.

Expected Conditions (Next 3 Days)

Tonight (Wednesday night)
Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow. Winds ease a bit but stay noticeable.

• Wind: east 20 km/h gusting 40

• Low: -10°C

• Wind Chill: -17 overnight

Thursday, February 19
Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow, then winds become light in the morning.

• High: -5°C

• Wind Chill: -18 in the morning, improving to -10 in the afternoon

• Thursday night: 60% chance of flurries, low -11°C

Friday, February 20
Cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries.

• High: -9°C

• Friday night: 40% chance of flurries, low -14°C

Weekend trend: flurry chances continue, then a colder drop shows up with clear skies and -21°C Sunday night, followed by sunny Monday near -11°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Today is about wind protection:

• Wear an insulated coat with a wind-blocking outer layer.

• Mitts, a warm hat, and a neck gaiter help a lot with wind chills near -15.

• If you’ll be outside long, consider ski goggles or glasses—blowing snow can sting and reduce visibility.

For drivers: pack extra washer fluid and keep your brush handy. Blowing snow can coat headlights and windshields fast.

Weather Trivia

You don’t need heavy snowfall to get near-whiteout conditions. With gusts around 60 km/h, snow that’s already on the ground can be lifted and recycled through the air—creating sudden visibility drops even when fresh snow is light.

Summary

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Wednesday, February 18, 2026: mostly cloudy with periods of snow and blowing snow, gusty east winds up to 60 km/h, and a high near -4°C. Snow chances continue tonight and Thursday, then colder air returns with flurries and a sharp drop by Sunday night.