KENORA – WEATHER DESK – A brutal cold snap continues to grip Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region this Monday morning. Even with only a light breeze, wind chill values near -40 are creating dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors. Cloud cover will thicken through the morning, and periods of snow are expected to develop late this morning as the day goes on.

Today’s Weather Overview

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

• Temperature: -27.7°C

• Condition: Partly Cloudy

• Wind: South 19 km/h

• Wind Chill: -40

• Humidity: 73%

• Dew Point: -31.1°C

• Pressure: 101.9 kPa (falling)

• Visibility: 32 km

That falling pressure is a clue: a weather system is edging closer, and the sky is responding—expect increasing cloud and snow later today.

Cold Alert: ORANGE Warning (High Impact)

A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills continues, with wind chill near -40 this morning. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin—especially fingers, toes, ears, and cheeks. If you must be outside, cover all skin and take frequent warm-up breaks.

Today

Expected Conditions (Mon, Jan 26)

• Trend: Increasing cloudiness; periods of snow begin late this morning

• Wind: South 20 km/h gusting to 40, shifting to northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 early this afternoon

• High: -18°C

• Wind Chill: -40 this morning, improving to about -29 this afternoon

• UV Index: 1 (Low)

Snow plus a sharp wind shift this afternoon may create brief reductions in visibility and localized blowing snow.

Tonight

• Sky: Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries this evening and after midnight

• Wind: Northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50, becoming light after midnight

• Low: -23°C

• Wind Chill: near -32

• Risk: frostbite remains a concern

Extended Weather Forecast

Expected Conditions: Next 3 Days

Tuesday, January 27

• Mainly cloudy; wind becomes west 20 km/h gusting to 40 early afternoon

• High: -17°C

• Wind Chill: about -33 in the morning, -27 in the afternoon

• Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries

• Low: -23°C

Wednesday, January 28

• A mix of sun and cloud

• High: -18°C

• Night: Clear

• Low: -28°C

Thursday, January 29

• Sunny

• High: -18°C

• Night: Clear

• Low: -25°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

This is extreme cold dressing—no shortcuts:

• Base layer + insulating mid-layer + windproof winter coat

• Mittens (warmer than gloves), plus hand warmers if outdoors for long

• Balaclava or neck gaiter to protect face from rapid frostbite

• Insulated boots and warm socks (avoid tight footwear that cuts circulation)

• If driving outside town: carry blankets, booster cables, a shovel, and keep your gas tank above half.

Weather Trivia

Wind chill isn’t the actual air temperature—it’s a measure of how fast your body loses heat in wind. Even a “light” wind can dramatically increase heat loss, which is why -28°C can feel like -40 when the breeze picks up.

Summary

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Monday, January 26, 2026: bitter cold near -28°C with wind chill -40 and an ORANGE cold warning. Periods of snow today, flurries tonight, and continued deep freeze through midweek.