Kenora is starting Tuesday under mainly clear skies and serious cold. While it looks calm outside, a shift is on the way: clouds increase through the morning, light snow begins this afternoon, and south winds gusting to 40 km/h will make it feel raw. After a snowy Wednesday, the forecast turns more March-like—+4°C by Thursday.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (Observed 6:00 AM CDT, Tuesday March 17, 2026)

• Condition: Mainly clear

• Temperature: -21.0°C

• Wind: S 5 km/h

• Wind Chill: -25

• Pressure: 102.1 kPa (falling)

• Humidity: 69%

• Dew Point: -25.2°C

• Visibility: 32 km

Even with light wind, the cold is biting—this is the kind of morning where exposed skin cools fast.

Today (Tuesday) — Forecast issued 4:30 AM CDT

• Sky: Increasing cloudiness

• Snow: Periods of light snow beginning this afternoon

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

• High: -10°C

• Wind Chill: -30 this morning, near -19 this afternoon

• Risk: Frostbite risk

• UV Index: 2 (Low)

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Tonight (Tuesday Night)

• Snow: Periods of light snow ending near midnight, then cloudy with 40% chance of flurries

• Snow amount: ~2 cm

• Wind: South 20 km/h gusting to 40

• Low: -11°C, rising to -8°C by morning

• Wind Chill: -19 this evening, -14 overnight

Wednesday, March 18

• Sky: Cloudy

• Snow: Periods of snow beginning in the morning and ending in the afternoon

• Snow amount: ~2 cm

• Wind: Becoming NW 20 km/h in the afternoon

• High: +1°C

• Wind Chill: Near -14 in the morning

• UV Index: 1 (Low)

• Night: Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries, low -8°C

Thursday, March 19

• Day: Sunny, high +4°C

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

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This morning: Dress for wind chill -25 to -30—parka, insulated mitts, toque, and a neck warmer/balaclava if you’ll be outside.

• This afternoon: Keep the wind in mind. As south gusts hit 40 km/h, a windproof outer layer matters even if the temperature rises.

• Tonight: Temperatures rebound slightly by morning, but wind keeps it feeling cold—plan for wind chill near -14overnight.

• Wednesday into Thursday: Expect a slushy/compact snow phase Wednesday, then a milder Thursday. Use boots with traction; refreeze is still likely at night.

Weather Trivia

Kenora’s biggest “gotcha” in March is the temperature swing. You can go from deep cold and snow to above-freezing highs in a couple of days—then back below zero overnight—creating classic thaw-and-refreeze ice on sidewalks and parking lots.

Weather Overview

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather forecast for Tuesday, March 17, 2026: mainly clear and -21°C early with wind chill -25. Clouds increase with light snow beginning this afternoon and south winds gusting to 40 km/h; high -10°C with wind chills near -30 to -19 and frostbite risk. Light snow continues tonight and Wednesday, then warmer weather arrives Thursday with sunshine and a high near +4°C.