Kenora – Weather – Kenora is waking up to a milder-feeling winter pattern today, with temperatures climbing above freezing this afternoon. That’s a big change from the deep cold earlier in the month, and it comes with a familiar trade-off: daytime melt, damp roads, and the risk of refreeze after dark.

If you’re driving in and out of town, this is also the time of year when windshield washer fluid becomes a daily essential.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

At 5:00 AM CST in Kenora, it’s partly cloudy with a temperature of -8.4°C. The SSE wind at 16 km/h adds bite, bringing the wind chill to about -15. Humidity is 73%, visibility is excellent at 32 km, and pressure is 102.3 kPa.

Today (Thursday)

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a mainly sunny day, with winds turning more southerly.
Expect:

• High: +1°C

• Wind: Becoming south 20 km/h this morning

• Wind chill: -17 this morning

• UV index: 1 (low)

With sunshine and a high near +1, you’ll notice softening snowbanks and wet patches on pavement—especially on the busier routes and in parking lots.

Expected Conditions (Next 3 Days)

Friday, February 13
Cloud hangs in, but temperatures stay mild for mid-February.

• Sky: Cloudy

• High: +1°C

• Wind chill: about -10 in the morning

• Night: Cloudy periods, low -5°C

Saturday, February 14
A grey day, hovering right around the freezing mark.

• Sky: Cloudy

• High: 0°C

• Night: Cloudy, low -7°C

Sunday, February 15
More cloud, more “near-zero” weather.

• Sky: Cloudy

• High: 0°C

• Night: Cloudy, low -5°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

Looking ahead: Monday and Tuesday stay cloudy with highs near +1°C, and there’s a chance of flurries showing up early next week.

This is a “winter-spring mix” setup:

• Morning: warm layers and mitts (it still starts below -8°C).

• Afternoon: you may not need as heavy a mid-layer, but keep a wind-resistant jacket—south winds can still feel cool.

• Footwear: waterproof boots with traction. Near-zero temperatures often mean slush and slick spots.

• Vehicle tip: top up winter windshield washer fluid—road spray and slush will coat your windshield quickly.

Weather Trivia

When temperatures hover near 0°C, travel can actually get more slippery than during a cold snap. Meltwater sits on top of packed snow and ice, and once the sun drops, it can refreeze into a thin glaze that’s hard to see until you’re already sliding.

Weather Overview

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Thursday, February 12, 2026: partly cloudy this morning near -8°C, then mainly sunny with a high of +1°C. Cloudy tonight (-7°C) and a mild, cloudy stretch continues Friday through Sunday with highs near 0 to +1°C and refreeze risk at night.