KENORA – WEATHER DESK – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting Thursday below freezing under mostly cloudy skies. The pattern improves quickly, with sunshine expected Friday and a much milder Saturday on the way.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at Kenora Airport at 7:00 AM CDT:

Condition: Mostly cloudy
Temperature: -1.1°C
Wind Chill: -4
Wind: Northwest at 7 km/h
Humidity: 68%
Pressure: 102.1 kPa and steady
Visibility: 32 km

Today will be mainly cloudy, with the wind becoming north at 20 km/h late this morning. The daytime high reaches 8°C, though it will feel closer to -5 early this morning. UV index is 5, or moderate.

Extended Weather Forecast

Expected Conditions

Tonight: Clearing late this evening. Low -6°C, with wind chill near -8 overnight.

Friday, May 1: Sunny skies return. Wind becomes northeast at 20 km/h late in the morning. High 10°C, with a morning wind chill near -8.

Saturday, May 2: A mix of sun and cloud and a warmer high of 15°C. Saturday night brings cloudy periods with a 30% chance of rain showers or flurries and a low of 2°C.

Sunday, May 3: A mix of sun and cloud with a high near 10°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Start the day with a warm jacket, gloves, and wind-resistant layers. Sunglasses will be useful Friday and Saturday as skies brighten. Keep waterproof footwear handy for Saturday night, when rain showers or flurries may return.

Weather Trivia

Lake of the Woods can slow spring warm-ups because water heats more slowly than land. That helps explain the region’s chilly mornings, even when afternoon temperatures begin to feel more like spring.