KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora is getting a bright start to the week, but it’s a hard kind of sunshine. Arctic air is firmly in place this morning, and even a light breeze is driving wind chills into the -30s. The good news is the sun helps a bit this afternoon. The bigger change arrives midweek, when temperatures climb above freezing and precipitation shifts toward a snow-to-rain mix.

Today’s Weather Overview

• Condition: Mainly sunny

• Temperature: -22.9°C (about -9°F)

• Wind: NNW 11 km/h

• Wind Chill: -31

• Pressure: 102.7 kPa, falling

• Humidity: 64%

• Dew Point: -27.8°C

• Visibility: 32 km

Today (Monday)

• Sky: Sunny

• Wind: Becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning

• High: -10°C (14°F)

• Wind Chill: -31 this morning, improving to -18 this afternoon

• Risk: Frostbite risk (especially this morning)

• UV Index: 2 (Low)

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Tonight (Monday Night)

• Sky: Clearing this evening

• Wind: North 20 km/h becoming light this evening

• Low: -25°C (-13°F)

• Wind Chill: -18 this evening, dropping to -28 overnight

• Risk: Frostbite risk continues

Tuesday, March 17

• Sky: Mix of sun and cloud, becoming cloudy late morning

• Snow: Periods of snow beginning in the afternoon

• Wind: Becoming SE 20 km/h gusting to 40 late morning

• High: -10°C

• Wind Chill: -33 in the morning, -18 in the afternoon

• Night: Periods of snow, low -10°C

Wednesday, March 18

• Day: Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries, high +1°C

• Night: Periods of snow or rain, low -5°C

Thursday, March 19

• Day: Cloudy, high +5°C

• Night: Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries or rain showers, low -1°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This morning: Dress for wind chill -31. That means full coverage: insulated parka, warm mitts, toque, and a neck warmer/balaclava to protect cheeks and nose.

• This afternoon: Still winter-cold at -10°C—layers work best, but keep a wind-resistant outer shell for gusts up to 40 km/h.

• Tonight: With -25°C, plan for quick exposure only. If travelling, keep extra warm gear in the vehicle.

• Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday: Snow returns, then warmer air arrives. Expect slush by day and refreeze at night—waterproof boots with good traction will matter.

Weather Trivia

A day can be sunny and still hazardous. Wind chill isn’t the actual air temperature—it’s how quickly the wind pulls heat from your skin. That’s why a relatively light wind can make extreme cold feel much worse and raise frostbite risk fast.

Overview

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather forecast for Monday, March 16, 2026: mainly sunny and -23°C this morning with wind chill near -31 and frostbite risk. Sunny today with gusts up to 40 km/h and a high of -10°C. Very cold tonight near -25°C. Snow develops Tuesday afternoon, then a warmer midweek trend arrives with highs rising to +1°C Wednesday and +5°C Thursday.