KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting Monday under a mostly cloudy sky with a noticeable southwest breeze. The falling barometric pressure is a classic sign the pattern is shifting, and while today stays fairly quiet, there’s still a chance of flurries at times. The bigger story this week is a steady warming trend, with temperatures climbing above freezing by midweek.
Current Conditions (Observed 6:00 AM CST, Monday March 2, 2026)
At observation time, conditions are mostly cloudy with a sharp breeze adding extra bite.
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Temperature: -9.1°C
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Wind: SSW 21 km/h, gusting 32 km/h
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Wind Chill: -17
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Pressure: 101.8 kPa (falling)
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Humidity: 75%
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Dew Point: -12.8°C
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Visibility: 32 km
Today (Monday)
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Sky: Cloudy
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Flurries: 40% chance early this morning
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Wind: Southwest 20 km/h, becoming light this afternoon
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High: 0°C
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Wind Chill: -17 this morning
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UV Index: 1 (Low)
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight (Monday Night)
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Sky: Cloudy
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Flurries: 30% chance overnight
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Low: -8°C
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Wind Chill: About -3 this evening, near -12 overnight
Tuesday, March 3
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Sky: Cloudy
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Flurries: 40% chance in the morning and early afternoon
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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High: +2°C
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Wind Chill: Near -12 in the morning
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Night: Cloudy, low -8°C
Wednesday, March 4
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Sky: Cloudy
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High: +6°C
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Night: Cloudy with 30% chance of rain showers or flurries
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Low: -8°C (watch for slick spots if anything melts then refreezes)
Wardrobe Recommendations
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This morning: Dress for wind chill -17—warm coat, toque, insulated gloves/mitts, and a neck warmer will help with the gusty southwest wind.
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This afternoon: As winds ease and temperatures approach 0°C, layering is your friend (mid-layer + winter shell).
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Tonight into Tuesday morning: It drops back to -8°C, so keep winter gear ready if you’re out early.
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Midweek: With +6°C Wednesday, expect melting in sunny breaks—choose water-resistant footwear and watch for refreeze in shaded areas at night.
Weather Trivia
A falling pressure often arrives before a change in weather because it signals an approaching system or a shift in air masses. Even if skies look the same for a while, that pressure drop can be an early clue that winds and precipitation chances are about to increase.
Summary
Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather update for Monday, March 2, 2026: mostly cloudy and -9°C at 6 AM with SSW winds gusting to 32 km/h and falling pressure. A 40% chance of early flurries today with a high of 0°C, then a low of -8°C tonight. Cloudy Tuesday with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of +2°C, warming to +6°C by Wednesday.
