KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting Tuesday under mostly cloudy skies with falling pressure, a sign the weather pattern remains unsettled. The main concern this morning is a risk of freezing drizzle, which can quickly glaze roads, sidewalks, and parking lots—especially before temperatures climb closer to the day’s high.
Current Conditions (Observed 5:00 AM CST, Tuesday March 3, 2026)
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Condition: Mostly cloudy
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Temperature: -7.6°C (headline: -8°C)
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Wind: ENE 13 km/h
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Wind Chill: -13
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Pressure: 101.9 kPa (falling)
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Humidity: 69%
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Dew point: -12.3°C
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Visibility: 32 km
Today (Tuesday)
Forecast issued: 4:30 AM CST
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Sky: Cloudy
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Precipitation: 40% chance of flurries this morning
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Main risk: Freezing drizzle this morning (watch for icy patches)
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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High: -2°C
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Wind chill: -15 this morning, improving to about -4 this afternoon
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UV index: 2 (Low)
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight (Tuesday Night)
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Sky: Mainly cloudy
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Low: -10°C
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Wind chill: About -5 this evening and -13 overnight
Wednesday, March 4
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Sky: Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries
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Also: Risk of freezing drizzle
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Wind: Becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 early afternoon
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High: -4°C
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Wind chill: -15 in the morning, -6 in the afternoon
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UV index: 1 (Low)
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Night: Cloudy, low -7°C
Thursday, March 5
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Day: Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries, high 0°C
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Night: Cloudy, low -5°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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This morning: Dress for wind chill near -13 to -15—winter coat, insulated gloves or mitts, warm hat, and a neck warmer.
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Freezing drizzle risk: Choose boots with good traction. If you’re driving, slow down and give yourself extra braking distance—ice from freezing drizzle can be hard to see.
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This evening and overnight: Temperatures drop to -10°C, so keep winter layers handy if you’ll be out late.
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Wednesday: Plan for a windier afternoon with NE gusts up to 40 km/h—a wind-resistant outer layer will help a lot.
Weather Trivia
Freezing drizzle often forms when cloud droplets stay liquid even below 0°C (they’re “supercooled”). When those droplets hit a cold surface—roads, railings, steps—they freeze on contact and can create a thin, slippery glaze faster than many people expect.
Summary
Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for Tuesday, March 3, 2026: mostly cloudy and -8°C early with falling pressure and an ENE breeze. Cloudy today with a 40% chance of flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle this morning; high -2°C. Tonight low -10°C. Wednesday brings a 40% flurry chance, continued freezing drizzle risk, and NE gusts up to 40 km/h.
