THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting Monday in a classic late-December pattern: cold air, mostly cloudy skies, and a “quiet” daytime setup that turns more active tonight.

Snow is expected to move in early this evening, with a risk of freezing drizzle overnight and stronger west winds developing after midnight—conditions that can quickly turn highways and local roads slippery.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (Kenora Airport — 5:00 AM CST)

At 5:00 AM CST, Kenora Airport reported mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of -16.8°C (about 2°F). Humidity is 84% with a dew point of -18.9°C, and visibility is excellent at 32 km. Winds are ENE 15 km/h, producing a wind chill near -25. Barometric pressure is 102.2 kPa and falling, a hint that the next system is on the move.

Today (Monday, Dec. 22)

Environment Canada calls for partly cloudy, becoming cloudy this morning, with wind up to 15 km/h. The high reaches -7°C (19°F). Wind chill improves through the day, from about -23 this morning to near -12 this afternoon.

Tonight

Cloud holds in, and snow begins early this evening, ending overnight, then continuing as a 40% chance of flurries. There is a risk of freezing drizzle overnight, and snowfall totals are expected to be 2 to 4 cm. Winds ramp up after midnight: west 30 km/h gusting to 50. The low is -17°C (about 1°F), with wind chill near -26 overnight.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions (Next 3 Days)

Tuesday, Dec. 23

• Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of morning flurries

• Wind: W 30 km/h gusting to 50, becoming light late afternoon

• High: -15°C (5°F)

• Wind chill: near -29 in the morning, near -19 in the afternoon

• Risk of frostbite (especially during the morning wind chill)

Tuesday Night

• Cloudy periods

• Low: -18°C (0°F)

Wednesday, Dec. 24

• Increasing cloudiness

• High: -9°C (16°F)

• Night: cloudy, low -11°C (12°F)

Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)

• Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries

• High: -6°C (21°F)

• Night: cloudy periods, low -15°C (5°F)

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This morning: Dress for the -25 wind chill—warm parka, insulated boots, toque, and mitts. A neck warmer helps a lot when the wind is up off the lake.

• Tonight into Tuesday: Expect slick patches from snow + freezing drizzle risk, so choose boots with real grip (or add traction).

• Windy late-night travel: With gusts to 50 km/h, add a windproof outer layer and keep an extra warm layer in the car in case you’re delayed.

Weather Trivia

Late December daylight is short in Kenora. Today’s Environment Canada listing shows sunrise around 8:13 AM CSTand sunset near 4:20 PM CST—barely over eight hours of daylight, which is why temperatures can fall fast once the sun goes down.

The Last Word on the Weather:
Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Monday, December 22, 2025: mostly cloudy and cold this morning near -17°C. High -7°C today. Snow starts early this evening (2–4 cm) with freezing drizzle risk overnight and west winds gusting to 50 km/h after midnight. Tuesday stays cold with flurries possible and frostbite risk in the wind chill.