KENORA – Northern Ontario Weather – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting Tuesday with light snow showers, below-freezing temperatures, and a sharp wind chill. Spring is still struggling to take hold, but milder weather is on the horizon for the weekend.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at Kenora Airport at 6:00 AM CDT:

Condition: Light snow shower
Temperature: -3.8°C
Wind Chill: -10
Wind: Northwest 18 km/h, gusting to 28
Humidity: 77%
Pressure: 100.8 kPa and rising
Visibility: 24 km

Today will be cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. Northwest winds increase to 20 km/h this morning. High 3°C, with a morning wind chill near -8. UV index 2, or low.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions

Tonight: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries. Northwest wind becomes light this evening. Low -2°C, with wind chill near -5 overnight.

Wednesday, May 6: Mainly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, changing to a 30% chance of rain showers or flurries near noon. High 4°C.

Thursday, May 7: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers. High 8°C. Clear overnight, low -3°C.

Looking Ahead

Friday brings sunshine and a high near 9°C. By Saturday and Sunday, temperatures climb into the low to mid-teens, with Monday reaching 16°C under a mix of sun and cloud.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Dress warmly this morning with gloves, a hat, and a wind-resistant jacket. Waterproof footwear is a good idea with snow showers and damp surfaces. Sunglasses become more useful later in the week as brighter weather returns.

Weather Trivia

Lake of the Woods can keep spring weather unsettled in early May, with cold mornings, flurries, and quick changes to rain showers as daytime temperatures rise.

Overview

Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for May 5, 2026: Light snow showers, wind chill near -10, flurries today, and a gradual warm-up into the weekend.