KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora is starting Wednesday in true mid-winter form: light snow, a rising barometer, and a wind chill in the mid -30s.
The good news is pressure is climbing—often a sign the atmosphere is stabilizing. The bad news is the cold is still biting, and frostbite risk is real for anyone spending time outside.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
As of 5:00 AM CST at Kenora Airport, conditions were: Light snow, -24°C, pressure 100.8 kPa and rising, with a WNW wind near 14 km/h producing a wind chill of -34. Visibility was 32 km, which is decent, but the cold air and light snow make it feel harsh.
What happens today (Wednesday)
Environment Canada calls for a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of flurries early this morning. The high reaches about -12°C, but it will feel much colder: wind chill around -33 this morning and near -19 this afternoon. Risk of frostbite remains noted in the forecast.
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight (Wed night): Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy near midnight, then periods of snow. Low -15°C with wind chill around -23 this evening, improving to -17 overnight.
Thursday, Feb. 26: Periods of snow ending near noon, then cloudy. High -2°C (wind chill near -18 in the morning, improving to about -4 in the afternoon).
Friday, Feb. 27: Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow and windy, high near -2°C. Friday night stays breezy with a low near -25°C and a 40% chance of flurries.
Alerts: No alerts are in effect for Kenora–Grassy Narrows–Whitedog as of this update.
Wardrobe Recommendations
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This morning (wind chill near -34): Full winter gear—parka, insulated boots, mitts, toque, and a face covering(balaclava/neck warmer). Keep skin covered.
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This afternoon: Still cold-feeling—don’t drop layers just because the sky brightens.
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Tonight into Thursday: Add a water-resistant outer layer for snow, and consider traction aids if you’re walking on packed snow/ice.
Weather Trivia
Kenora’s winters can be historically intense—Environment and Climate Change Canada’s “Top 10 Weather Stories” noted that Kenora’s winter was the coldest and snowiest since 1938 (record-keeping start) during 2014’s extreme season.
Summary:
Kenora & Lake of the Woods weather for Feb. 25, 2026: light snow and bitter cold near -24°C early with wind chill around -34, then a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries. Periods of snow return tonight, snow Thursday morning, and a windy chance of snow Friday.
