KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region is staying locked in a busy winter pattern today, with light snow this morning and more snow expected tonight. After that, the forecast shifts toward on-and-off flurries heading into the weekend, while temperatures steadily trend colder at night.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

As of 6:00 AM CST Thursday, February 19, Kenora is reporting light snow with:

• Temperature: -8.5°C

• Wind: ENE 14 km/h

• Wind chill: -15

• Humidity: 77%

• Pressure: 101.1 kPa (rising)

• Visibility: 32 km

It’s not a brutal cold start, but the wind chill keeps it biting if you’re outside for long.

Today (Thursday)

Expect cloudy skies with a 60% chance of snow through the day.

• Wind: northeast 20 km/h

• High: -5°C

• Wind chill: -15 this morning, improving to -9 this afternoon

• UV index: 1 (Low)

Expected Conditions (Next 3 Days)

Tonight (Thursday night)

Snow becomes more organized overnight.

• Forecast: Periods of snow

• Snow amount: ~2 cm

• Wind: up to 15 km/h

• Low: -10°C

• Wind chill: -14 overnight

Friday, February 20

A steadier start, then flurries take over.

• Morning: periods of light snow ending

• Afternoon: cloudy with 40% chance of flurries

• Wind: up to 15 km/h

• High: -6°C

• Wind chill: -15 in the morning, -10 in the afternoon

• Night: cloudy with 30% chance of flurries, low -15°C

Saturday, February 21

A classic “grey winter day” with occasional flakes.

• Forecast: cloudy with 40% chance of flurries

• High: -8°C

• Night: cloudy with 40% chance of flurries, low -17°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Today: Dress for the wind chill—warm coat, hat, and mitts. A scarf or neck warmer helps a lot.

• Tonight/Friday: Snow is light, but surfaces can get slick. Wear boots with good grip.

• Weekend: Nights get colder again—switch back to heavier layers if you’re out early or after dark.

Driving tip: keep your snow brush handy and top up winter windshield washer fluid—light snow and road spray can cloud visibility quickly.

Weather Trivia

Wind chill doesn’t freeze water faster—but it does cool exposed skin much faster. That’s why a day that “doesn’t look that cold” can still lead to frostbite risk if the wind keeps up.

Weather Summary

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Thursday, February 19, 2026: light snow this morning and cloudy with a 60% chance of snow, high -5°C. Periods of snow tonight with about 2 cm and a low of -10°C. Friday brings light snow ending then flurries, and flurries continue into the weekend with colder nights.