Slippery Start, Breezy Midday, Brighter Midweek: Kenora & Lake of the Woods Outlook
KENORA – A grey and chilly Remembrance Day morning comes with a heads-up for slick spots. At 7:00 AM CST, the Kenora Airport reports cloudy skies and –1.1°C (feels like –6). The pressure is 99.9 kPa and falling, humidity is 84%with a dew point of –3.5°C, and winds are SW 14 km/h. Visibility is 32 km.
Cloud hangs in through the morning with a risk of freezing drizzle, which can glaze sidewalks, steps, and bridges in minutes. By late morning, winds swing around and pick up, and the precipitation risk shifts.
Today – Freezing Drizzle Risk Early, Showers/Flurries Near Noon, Windy
Expect cloudy skies with a 30% chance of flurries early. Toward noon, that increases to a 60% chance of rain showers or flurries as temperatures edge up to a high near +2°C. Winds become west 30 km/h, gusting to 50 this morning, so it’ll feel raw even as readings rise. Use extra care at Remembrance Day ceremonies—non-slip footwear is your friend.
Tonight – Blustery, On-and-Off Showers/Flurries, Turning Colder
Stubborn cloud continues with a 60% chance of rain showers or flurries, easing to 30% near midnight. Winds hold northwest 30 km/h, gusting to 50, pushing the low to –2°C and making roads more prone to refreeze in sheltered or shaded areas by late evening.
Wednesday – Brighter Late, Still a Few Bands Around
A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries or a stray shower lingers, but sunny breaks should win late in the afternoon. Winds NW 20 km/h, easing light late day. High +3°C, with a morning wind chill near –8. Wednesday night features cloudy periods and a low near –4°C.
Thursday – The Pick of the Stretch
Sunny and seasonably cool with a high near +4°C. Thursday night stays clear, low around –4°C—crisp but calm.
What to Wear & Safety Notes
Dress in layers you can adjust: a thermal base, warm mid-layer, and a wind-resistant jacket. Add a toque and gloves—the west winds today will cut. Choose waterproof, grippy footwear this morning with the freezing drizzle risk and again tonight as surfaces refreeze. Drivers: go slow on bridges and ramps; allow extra stopping distance when gusts pick up.
