Snowflakes and Sunshine Swaps: A Wintry Dance Over Kenora and the Lake of the Woods
Bundle up and brace yourself for a crisp weekend of frosty mornings, sunny skies, and the occasional flurry surprise.
Light Snow, Low Temps, and a Whole Lot of Chill
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – The day breaks over Kenora, Grassy Narrows, Whitedog, and the Lake of the Woods region with light snow drifting gently through the morning air. At 5:35 AM CST, temperatures hovered at a brisk -21.6°C, with a wind chill of -29 that bites harder than a northern pike.
Winds from the west-northwest at 10 km/h are contributing to that chill factor, while humidity sits at 82%, keeping things just damp enough to let those flakes linger. The barometric pressure is at 101.4 kPa and rising, hinting at clearing conditions ahead.
Visibility is slightly reduced at 1.6 km, so take it slow if you’re out and about early. Today, we’re looking at a 30% chance of flurries this morning, giving way to sunny skies later. Winds could pick up slightly to 15 km/h, but nothing too fierce. Expect a high near -15°C, with wind chills making it feel closer to -24°C in the morning and -19°C in the afternoon.
Tonight and Sunday: Clear Skies, Clear Cold
Tonight, the clouds scatter and leave behind a sky full of stars — and a whole lot of frost. Temperatures will dip to -24°C, but wind chill values plummet to a bone-rattling -31°C overnight. Dress accordingly and keep an eye out for frostbite risks if you’re spending more than a few minutes outside.
Sunday brings a picture-perfect winter day, ideal for snowshoeing or just standing very still admiring the cold (because moving might be too much effort in -29°C wind chills). Expect sunny skies, a high of -17°C, and gentler winds up to 15 km/h. The morning will feel like -29°C, warming only slightly to -21°C in the afternoon.
Sunday night stays clear and calm, with a low around -21°C.
Looking Ahead: Flurry Flickers and Chilly Clouds
Monday nudges us into slightly milder territory with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of -10°C. Snow may return Monday night with a 40% chance, and temperatures dipping to -17°C. The rest of the week follows with intermittent sunshine, patchy clouds, and classic northern cold — highs floating around -11°C to -14°C and overnight lows in the minus high teens to minus twenties.
What to Wear?
Today’s attire should include thermal layers, insulated boots, a wind-resistant parka, and definitely frostbite-proof gloves. Scarves are not optional. For Sunday, keep the sunglasses handy — that sun reflecting off snow can be blinding (and it doesn’t help that it’s -29°C at the same time).
Weather Trivia Time!
Did you know? Lake of the Woods has over 14,500 islands, making it one of the most island-dense freshwater lakes in the world. That’s a lot of places for snow to land — and for frost to linger.
