Kenora – Weather – Kenora is starting Tuesday in clear, cold air, but the quiet start won’t last. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for hazardous winter conditions tonight into Wednesday, with 5 to 15 cm of snow possible and blowing snow as winds gust up to 60 km/h.
If you have travel plans tonight or Wednesday, expect changing road conditions and the chance of near-zero visibility in open areas.
Current Conditions
At 5:00 AM CST at Kenora Airport, it’s clear and -9.8°C. An ENE wind at 17 km/h is producing a wind chill of -17. Visibility is good at 32 km, and pressure is 101.9 kPa and rising, but the approaching system later today will still bring snow and stronger winds.
Today
Today turns mainly cloudy, with clearing late this afternoon. Any fog patches this morning should fade. Winds become a bigger part of the story this afternoon as they shift east 20 km/h gusting to 40. The high reaches -2°C, with wind chill around -13 this morning, improving to near -7 this afternoon.
Expected Conditions for the Next Three Days
Tonight (Tuesday night)
Cloud increases and conditions deteriorate overnight as periods of snow and local blowing snow begin. Early snowfall amount is around 2 cm, but totals can add up quickly as the system strengthens. Winds increase to east 30 km/h gusting to 50, and the low drops to -7°C with wind chills near -15 overnight.
Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday is the main impact day. Expect periods of snow and local blowing snow, with additional accumulation around 5 cm in the day forecast—but the Special Weather Statement warns totals could reach 5 to 15 cm overall depending on the storm track. Winds stay strong from the east at 30 km/h gusting to 50, and visibility may drop suddenly in blowing snow. The high is -4°C, with wind chills near -16.
Wednesday Night into Thursday
Snow continues Wednesday night, with a low near -9°C. Thursday remains unsettled with periods of snow and a high around -6°C. Thursday night shifts to cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries, low near -11°C.
Special Weather Statement Highlights
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Snowfall: 5 to 15 cm possible (storm track uncertainty means totals could shift)
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Wind: Gusts up to 60 km/h, leading to blowing snow
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Main timing: Tonight through Wednesday
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Big risk: Sudden near-zero visibility and difficult travel; possible closures in the worst conditions
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today is manageable with winter basics, but tonight and Wednesday call for “storm-ready” gear:
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Today: insulated coat, hat, and mitts (wind chill near -17 early).
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Tonight/Wednesday: add a face covering or neck gaiter—blowing snow finds every gap.
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Footwear: warm, waterproof boots with traction. Snow plus wind can quickly hide icy patches.
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Vehicle prep: fill washer fluid, pack a scraper/brush, and keep a blanket and charger in the car. Blowing snow can make even short drives stressful.
Weather Trivia
Blowing snow doesn’t need huge snowfall totals to create whiteouts. When winds gust over 50–60 km/h, even loose snow already on the ground can be lifted and reduced visibility dramatically—especially on open stretches of road and across lake country.
Summary
Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026: clear and cold this morning, then cloud increases with snow and local blowing snow developing overnight. Special Weather Statement warns 5–15 cm of snow and gusts up to 60 km/h tonight into Wednesday, with reduced visibility and difficult travel.
