KENORA & LAKE OF THE WOODS – WEATHER –It’s a cool and cloudy start to Tuesday across Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region. The weather features light winds and a few flurries possible this morning.
While the first major winter storm is zoning on on areas further east, this corner of Northwestern Ontario stays on the quieter side of the pattern—locked into several days of cloud, light flurries, and below-seasonal temperatures.
Keep in mind that there is a winter storm warning in effect for Thunder Bay and the north shore of Lake Superior that is forecasting up to 30 centimetres of snow. That will seriously impact Highway 17 and Highway 11.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions – Kenora Airport (5:00 AM CST)
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Temperature: -4.0°C
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Feels like: -9°C with the wind chill
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Sky: Cloudy
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Pressure: 101.8 kPa and rising
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Humidity: 96%
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Wind: NNE at 13 km/h
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Visibility: 32 km
This morning is mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle—so watch for slick spots on sidewalks and untreated roads. Any fog patches will gradually dissipate through the morning.
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Temperature: Steady near -3°C
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Wind chill: Near -9°C
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UV index: 1 or low
Extended Weather Forecast
Tonight (Tuesday Night)
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Cloudy skies persist.
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Wind becomes northwest 20 km/h before morning.
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Low near -7°C.
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Wind chill around -8°C this evening, dropping to -14°C overnight.
Wednesday, November 26
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Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries.
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Northwest wind 20 km/h gusting to 40.
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High near -5°C.
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Wind chill close to -15°C.
Wednesday Night:
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Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, low around -10°C.
Thursday, November 27
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Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries.
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High near -6°C.
Thursday Night:
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Cloudy periods, 30% chance of flurries, low near -13°C.
Friday, November 28
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A break in the clouds: mix of sun and cloud.
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High near -6°C.
Friday Night:
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Clear and cold, low near -16°C.
Overall, Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region stay in a stable but chilly pattern—no big snowstorm, but frequent flurries and wind chills pushing into the minus teens.
November Wardrobe Recommendations
With wind chills in the -9 to -15°C range:
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Outerwear: Insulated winter jacket or parka.
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Layers: Long-sleeve shirt plus a warm sweater or fleece.
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Accessories: Hat/toque, gloves or mitts, and a scarf or neck warmer.
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Footwear: Winter boots with decent grip—especially with the risk of freezing drizzle and light flurries.
Weather Trivia
Kenora and the Lake of the Woods often sit on the western edge of major winter systems that track into northwestern Ontario. That means the region frequently gets cloudy, cool “wrap-around” conditions—light flurries and persistent cloud—while heavier snow falls further east. It’s a classic setup for the kind of grey, chilly stretch we’re seeing this week.
