Mostly Cloudy Skies and a Mild Midweek Forecast Across Grassy Narrows and Region
KENORA – WEATHER – This week is proving that fall doesn’t always mean flannel—at least not yet. While the sunshine has taken a bit of a vacation, the temperatures remain mild, the humidity is hanging on, and Kenora and the surrounding Lake of the Woods and Grassy Narrows region are looking at a stretch of cloud-heavy but mostly calm weather. It’s not umbrella weather yet, but you may want to keep one within arm’s reach by the weekend.
Wednesday Morning: Warm, Cloudy, and Humid
As of 6:00 AM CDT, it’s a mostly cloudy start to the day at Kenora Airport, with a comfortable temperature of 16.4°C, and humidity sitting at 92%. With a dew point of 15.1°C, the air is thick and moist—a bit muggy for September. Winds are light from the west-northwest at 10 km/h, and visibility is excellent at 32 km. The barometric pressure is 102.0 kPa and rising, suggesting today’s conditions should remain stable.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies through the day, but no significant rainfall is expected. The high will reach 20°C, but with the sticky air, it’ll feel more like 25°C thanks to the humidex. The UV index is moderate at 4, so while sun exposure is limited, it’s still strong enough to warrant a bit of SPF if you’re outdoors for long.
Tonight: Mild and Cloudy with Light Winds
Tonight, the skies remain cloudy, and winds will shift to the northeast at 20 km/h, becoming light again later this evening. Temperatures will settle to a mild low of 11°C, making for a comfortable night—maybe even with the windows cracked open if you’re feeling brave.
Thursday: Still Cloudy, Slightly Warmer
Thursday, September 18, continues the mainly cloudy theme, with winds sticking out of the northeast at 20 km/h. Despite the lack of sunshine, temperatures will nudge up to a high of 22°C, with a humidex of 26°C, keeping things feeling summer-like. The UV index rises slightly to 5, but the sunshine will still be playing peekaboo with the cloud cover.
Thursday night remains cloudy, and the low will hover around 11°C.
Friday and Saturday: Showers Start to Sneak In
Friday, September 19, stays cloudy with a high of 19°C, and the chance of showers increases Friday night, with a 30% chance of rain and a low of 10°C.
Saturday, September 20, mirrors Friday with cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers, and the temperature sticks at a mild 19°C. The pattern continues Saturday night, with the same 30% chance of showers and an overnight low of 11°C.
What to Wear?
Layers are still your friend: it’s warm enough for light clothing during the day, but cool mornings and evenings might call for a sweater or light jacket. Rain gear won’t be necessary just yet, but you might want to keep it ready for the weekend.
Weather Trivia: Lake of the Woods – The Natural Humidifier
Did you know the massive surface area of Lake of the Woods plays a big role in keeping humidity levels high in this region? Even when the skies are cloudy and temps stay mild, evaporation from the lake keeps the air moist, especially during early fall. That’s why it can feel sticky even when it’s not hot—or raining!
