Special Weather Statement: Strong Winds Forecast for Kenora, Grassy Narrows, and Whitedog
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of wind gusts up to 80 km/h and reduced visibility due to blowing snow starting Friday afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Kenora region. The alert was triggered by the expectation of significant wind activity following the passage of a cold front.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the following regions:
- Kenora
- Grassy Narrows
- Whitedog
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take precautions as loose objects may be tossed by the wind. Local utility outages are possible, and residents are encouraged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Severe weather can be reported via email to [email protected] or by posting on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Strong winds from the northwest are forecast to develop in the wake of a cold front. Wind speeds are expected to gust between 70 and 80 km/h. These high winds may lead to areas of reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
Timeline
The weather event is expected to begin this afternoon, February 27, 2026, and will ease through the evening hours. The alert is currently set to expire at 6:02 AM on February 28, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice