KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora is settling into a cold, breezy stretch of true winter weather. Light snow is falling early this morning, and while today’s snowfall totals look modest, the bigger impacts are wind chills, blowing flurries, and a risk of freezing drizzle early. Tonight and Saturday turn colder, with overnight wind chills near -30 and an ongoing risk of frostbite.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions (Kenora Airport — 4:00 AM CST)
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Temperature: -10.4°C
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Condition: Light snow
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Wind: NNW 25 km/h, gusts 43 km/h
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Wind chill: -19
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Humidity: 85%
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Pressure: 99.8 kPa, rising
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Visibility: 8 km
Friday, January 16
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Flurries, with a risk of freezing drizzle early this morning
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Local snowfall: about 2 cm
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Wind: NW 30 km/h, gusting to 50
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Temperature: steady near -11°C
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Wind chill: near -22
Extended Forecast
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight (Fri Jan 16):
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Flurries
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Wind north 20 km/h, gusting to 40
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Low: -20°C
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Wind chill: near -30 overnight
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Risk of frostbite
Saturday (Jan 17):
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Mainly cloudy, 30% chance of flurries early
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Wind north 20 km/h gusting 40, becoming light early afternoon
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High: -18°C
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Wind chill: -30 morning, near -25 afternoon
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Risk of frostbite
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Night: Cloudy periods, low -25°C
Sunday (Jan 18):
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Periods of snow
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High: -17°C
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Night: Cloudy periods with 40% chance of flurries, low -29°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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This morning: Dress for wind chill near -20—parka, toque, warm mitts, and a scarf/neck warmer.
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Watch your footing early: With freezing drizzle risk, sidewalks and parking lots can turn slick fast. Wear boots with strong tread (ice grips help a lot).
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Tonight into Saturday: Cover exposed skin. Wind chills near -30 can lead to frostbite quicker than you think.
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Sunday snow: Add a moisture-resistant outer layer and waterproof boots.
Weather Trivia
Wind chill doesn’t change the thermometer temperature, but it does change how fast your body loses heat. A steady -20°C with wind can feel much colder because moving air strips away the thin warm layer your body builds around itself.
Weather Summary
Kenora & Lake of the Woods weather forecast for January 16, 2026: Light snow and flurries with gusts to 50 km/h and a risk of freezing drizzle early. Bitter cold tonight with wind chills near -30 and frostbite risk. More flurries Saturday and snow Sunday.
