Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting Wednesday under mostly cloudy skies with rising pressure, but don’t let the upward trend fool you—today turns more active. Periods of snow are expected to begin late this afternoon, and there’s also a risk of freezing drizzle, which can create a quick glaze on roads and sidewalks even when precipitation looks light.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (Observed 6:00 AM CST, Wednesday March 4, 2026)

A cold, breezy morning across the region:

• Temperature: -8.9°C (16°F) (headline: -9°C)

• Condition: Mostly cloudy

• Wind: NE 13 km/h (strengthening later this morning)

• Wind Chill: -15

• Pressure: 102.1 kPa, rising

• Humidity: 77%

• Dew Point: -12.2°C (10°F)

• Visibility: 24 km

Today (Wednesday)

• Sky: Cloudy

• Flurries: 40% chance of flurries

• Snow: Periods of snow beginning late this afternoon

• Main risk: Freezing drizzle (especially before snow becomes steadier)

• Wind: Becoming NE 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this morning

• High: -7°C (19°F)

• Wind Chill: Near -18

• UV Index: 1 (Low)

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Tonight (Wednesday Night)

• Snow: Periods of snow ending this evening, then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries

• Main risk: Freezing drizzle risk this evening and overnight

• Wind: NE 20 gusting 40 becoming light before morning

• Low: -13°C (9°F)

• Wind Chill: -16 this evening, -22 overnight

Thursday, March 5

• Sky: Cloudy

• Flurries: 40% chance of flurries

• Main risk: Freezing drizzle risk in the mix

• Wind: Up to 15 km/h

• High: -1°C (30°F)

• Wind Chill: -18 in the morning, improving to about -5 in the afternoon

• Night: Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries, low -8°C (18°F)

Friday, March 6

• Day: A mix of sun and cloud with 40% chance of flurries

  • High: -3°C (27°F)

• Night: Clear

  • Low: -9°C (16°F)

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This morning (wind chill -15 to -18): Winter coat with a wind-resistant outer layer, warm hat, insulated gloves/mitts, and a neck warmer.

• Late afternoon into evening: Dress for snow and gusty NE winds—add an extra insulating layer and consider eye protection if snow starts blowing.

• Freezing drizzle risk (today + tonight + Thursday): Wear boots with strong traction. Freezing drizzle can create invisible ice fast on steps, sidewalks, and parking lots.

• Tonight: With wind chill near -22, cover exposed skin if you’ll be outside for more than a few minutes.

Weather Trivia

Freezing drizzle often shows up in “in-between” weather—when cloud temperatures and moisture support liquid droplets, but the ground and near-surface air stay below 0°C. Those droplets freeze on contact, forming a thin glaze that can be more hazardous than light snow because it’s harder to see.

Summary

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather forecast for Wednesday, March 4, 2026: mostly cloudy and -9°C this morning with NE winds and wind chill -15. Cloudy today with a 40% chance of flurries, periods of snow starting late this afternoon, and a risk of freezing drizzle. Tonight snow ends then flurries with freezing drizzle risk; low -13°C and wind chill near -22. Thursday remains cloudy with flurries and freezing drizzle risk, high -1°C.