KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are starting May with sunshine, light winds, and a crisp below-freezing morning. The day will warm nicely, with a brighter and milder Saturday ahead.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at Kenora Airport at 7:00 AM CDT:

Condition: Mainly sunny
Temperature: -1.0°C
Wind Chill: -2
Wind: North at 2 km/h
Humidity: 60%
Pressure: 102.1 kPa and rising
Visibility: 32 km

Today will be sunny, becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Winds turn northwest at 20 km/h late this morning. High 9°C, with a morning wind chill near -4. UV index 5, or moderate.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Expected Conditions

Tonight: Clear skies. Low -4°C, with wind chill near -8 overnight.

Saturday, May 2: Sunny early, with increasing cloudiness near noon. South wind 20 km/h late in the morning. High 15°C, with a morning wind chill near -7.

Sunday, May 3: Sunny with a high of 11°C. Sunday night turns cloudy with a 60% chance of showers and a low of 3°C.

Wardrobe Recommendations

Start with a warm jacket and gloves this morning. Sunglasses will be useful today and through the weekend. Dress in layers for Saturday, as the afternoon will feel much milder, but keep a waterproof layer handy for Sunday night showers.

Weather Trivia

Lake of the Woods can keep mornings chilly into May, even when sunny afternoons feel springlike. Water warms more slowly than land, helping create sharp day-to-night temperature swings.