Yellow Advisory for Freezing Drizzle, Poor Visibility This Morning

Kenora – WEATHER – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region is dealing with a messy winter mix to start Friday. Light freezing drizzle is falling early this morning, and visibility has dropped to under 1 km, making for slick travel and tricky driving. Environment Canada has a Yellow Advisory for Freezing Drizzle in effect, with icing expected to ease later this morning or into the afternoon as precipitation shifts toward snow.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (Observed 5:40 AM CST, Friday March 6, 2026)

• Condition: Light freezing drizzle

• Temperature: -1.9°C (headline: -2°C)

• Wind: SSE 14 km/h

• Wind Chill: -7

• Pressure: 101.1 kPa, falling

• Humidity: 99%

• Dew Point: -2.0°C

• Visibility: 0.8 km

With humidity near 100% and the temperature sitting right around the dew point, it doesn’t take much to keep drizzle and fog going—exactly the kind of setup that creates slippery surfaces fast.

Alert: Yellow Advisory – Freezing Drizzle (Issued 6:10 AM EST / 5:10 AM CST)

• Impact Level: Moderate

• Forecast Confidence: High

• What: Patchy freezing drizzle or freezing rain causing icy and slippery conditions

• When: Ending later this morning or this afternoon

• Impacts: Icy roads and walkways; higher risk of slips/falls and hazardous driving

Today (Friday)

• Morning: Periods of freezing drizzle with snow, then changing to periods of snow near noon

• Fog: Fog patches dissipating this morning

• Snow amount: 2 to 4 cm

• Wind: Becoming NW 20 km/h early this afternoon

• High: +1°C

• Wind Chill: Near -12 this afternoon

• UV Index: 1 (Low)

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Tonight (Friday Night)

• Snow: Periods of snow ending this evening, then mainly cloudy

• Wind: North 20 km/h, becoming light late evening

• Low: -8°C

• Wind Chill: Near -13

Saturday, March 7

• Sky: A mix of sun and cloud

• Wind: Becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning

• High: +1°C

• Wind Chill: Near -12 in the morning

• Night: Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries or rain showers, low -2°C

Sunday, March 8

• Sky: Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries or rain showers

• High: +2°C

• Night: Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries or rain showers, low -4°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This morning (freezing drizzle + poor visibility): Dress warm and plan for ice. Winter coat, hat, gloves, and boots with strong traction are a must (ice cleats help a lot).

• Driving today: Slow down, leave extra distance, and watch for slick spots on bridges, intersections, and shaded stretches—freezing drizzle can create near-invisible glaze.

• This afternoon: As it turns to snow and winds swing northwest, add a wind-resistant outer layer.

• Weekend: Temperatures hover near freezing—expect slush by day and refreeze risk at night.

Weather Trivia

Freezing drizzle often forms when low clouds contain supercooled water droplets. The droplets are still liquid in the air, but they freeze instantly on contact with roads, sidewalks, and cars—creating a thin glaze that can be more dangerous than light snow because it’s hard to see.

Summary

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Friday, March 6, 2026: Yellow Advisory for freezing drizzle with icy roads and poor visibility (0.8 km). Light freezing drizzle observed early with temperatures near -2°C. Snow replaces freezing drizzle near noon with 2–4 cm expected and a high of +1°C. Periods of snow end this evening, then colder tonight near -8°C. Mild weekend trend continues with mixed flurries/rain chances.