KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora is in a classic late-January deep freeze this Wednesday morning, with light snow falling and a biting wind chill in the -30s. The good news: winds are not extreme.
The bad news: temperatures stay cold, and another round of light snow is likely tonight, with frostbite risk continuing into Thursday morning.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
Observed at Kenora Airport (4:00 AM CST, Wed Jan 28):
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Condition: Light Snow
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Temperature: -22.3°C
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Wind: NNW 17 km/h
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Wind Chill: -33
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Humidity: 77%
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Dew Point: -25.3°C
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Pressure: 102.4 kPa (rising)
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Visibility: 32 km
A rising barometer often signals steadier weather ahead, but the cold remains locked in.
Today (Wednesday)
A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries.
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High: -18°C
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Wind Chill: -34 this morning, around -25 this afternoon
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UV Index: 1 (Low)
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Safety note: Frostbite risk remains, especially early in the day.
Extended Weather Forecast
Tonight (Wednesday night)
Partly cloudy with a 60% chance of light snow.
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Low: -28°C
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Wind Chill: -34 overnight
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Risk: Frostbite remains a concern if you’re outside for long.
Thursday, January 29
A mix of sun and cloud.
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High: -18°C
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Wind Chill: -37 in the morning, around -24 in the afternoon
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Night: Clear, low -29°C
Friday, January 30
Sunny.
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High: -15°C
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Night: Clear, low -21°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
This is “cover everything” winter weather:
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Thermal base layer + warm mid-layer + windproof parka
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Mittens (warmer than gloves), insulated boots, and thick socks
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Face covering (neck gaiter/balaclava) for morning wind chills in the -30s
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If travelling on highways or outside town: pack blankets, a phone charger, and booster cables—cold can turn a minor delay into a serious risk.
Weather Trivia
Kenora’s location near Lake of the Woods can help generate extra cloud and flurries at times in winter—especially when colder air moves over relatively “warmer” open leads or thin ice areas. Even when totals are light, those flurries can still reduce visibility quickly.
Summary
Kenora weather forecast for Wednesday, January 28, 2026: light snow and extreme cold near -22°C with wind chill -33. Flurries possible today, light snow likely tonight, and continued bitter cold through Thursday and Friday.
