Kenora is starting Tuesday under a bitter cold snap, with ice crystals (“diamond dust”) hanging in the air. There are no alerts in effect this morning, but the cold is still serious—wind chills are in the -30s and frostbite is a real risk if you’re outside for long.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at Kenora Airport at 6:00 AM CST:

• Temperature: -27.6°C (Weather Focus: -28°C)

• Condition: Ice crystals

• Wind: W 12 km/h

• Wind chill: -37

• Humidity: 78%

• Pressure: 102.0 kPa, falling

• Visibility: 32 km

Today: A mix of sun and cloud with wind increasing—cold but brighter-looking skies.

• Wind becoming W 20 km/h this morning

• High: -19°C

• Wind chill -34 this morning, improving to about -26 this afternoon

• Risk of frostbite

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions

Tonight: Cloud increasing with periods of light snow beginning before morning.

• Low: -22°C

• Wind chill near -27

Wednesday, Jan 21: Periods of light snow with a bit more bite in the wind later in the day.

• Wind turning NW 20 km/h gusting to 40 early afternoon

• High: -15°C

• Wind chill -27 in the morning, -22 in the afternoon

Thursday, Jan 22: Mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries.

• High: -23°C

• Night: Cloudy periods, low -33°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Morning cold: Parka + insulating mid-layer, mitts, toque, and a neck warmer. With wind chill near -37, exposed skin doesn’t last long.

• If you’re out after dark: Add a windproof outer layer and warm boots—temperatures slide back hard overnight.

• Driving today/tonight: Keep a winter kit (blanket, extra gloves, charger). Late-night light snow can make highways feel slick even with small amounts.

Weather Trivia

Ice crystals (sometimes called diamond dust) form when the air is very cold and stable, allowing tiny crystals to stay suspended and sparkle in headlights or sunrise. It’s a classic Northwest Ontario winter look—pretty, but usually a sign it’s seriously cold.

META Description

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for January 20, 2026: Ice crystals and extreme cold this morning with wind chill near -37. A mix of sun and cloud today with high -19°C, then periods of light snow late tonight into Wednesday. Cold persists with lows near -33°C later this week.

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