Kenora – Weather – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region is starting Tuesday in deep winter cold, but the sun is doing heavy lifting today. Skies are partly cloudy this morning and turning sunny, with temperatures rebounding all the way to 0°C—a dramatic swing from the early wind chill near -25. Expect a noticeable change in “feel” as winds turn southerly late this morning.
Current Conditions (Observed 7:00 AM CDT, Tuesday March 10, 2026)
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Condition: Partly cloudy
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Temperature: -17.2°C (headline: -17°C)
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Wind: E 12 km/h
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Wind Chill: -25
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Pressure: 102.2 kPa, rising
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Humidity: 81%
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Dew Point: -19.7°C
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Visibility: 32 km
Today (Tuesday)
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Sky: Sunny / mainly sunny
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Wind: Becoming south 20 km/h late this morning
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High: 0°C
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Wind chill: Near -21 this morning
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UV Index: 2 (Low)
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight (Tuesday Night)
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Sky: Partly cloudy, clearing late this evening
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Low: -15°C
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Wind chill: Near -5 this evening, dropping to about -20 overnight
Wednesday, March 11
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Sky: Mainly sunny
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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High: 0°C
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Wind chill: Near -21 in the morning
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Night: Cloudy periods, low -12°C
Thursday, March 12
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Day: A mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of flurries
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High: -1°C
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Night: Cloudy with 60% chance of flurries
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Low: -9°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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This morning: Dress for wind chill -25—warm parka, insulated gloves/mitts, toque, and a neck warmer or balaclava for exposed skin.
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This afternoon: With sunshine and a high near 0°C, you may want layers you can peel off (thermal base + mid-layer + lighter shell).
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Tonight: Temperatures drop back to -15°C, so don’t put winter gear away—refreeze will be quick after sunset.
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Footwear: With daytime thaw and nighttime freeze, expect slick patches on shaded sidewalks and parking lots.
Weather Trivia
Big temperature swings like today happen when clear skies and stronger March sun warm the surface quickly—especially after a cold night. But when the sun sets, heat escapes fast and temperatures drop sharply again, leading to classic thaw–refreeze cycles.
Weather Synopsis
Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather forecast for Tuesday, March 10, 2026: -17°C early with a wind chill of -25 under partly cloudy skies and rising pressure. Turning sunny with winds shifting south and a high near 0°C. Clearing tonight with a low of -15°C. Wednesday stays mainly sunny near 0°C before flurry chances increase Thursday.
