Current Conditions
The Dryden and Vermilion Bay areas remain under a Freezing Drizzle Advisory this morning. Fog has reduced visibility to 0.8 km, and the temperature sits just above freezing at 0.1°C. Humidity is at 99%, with a light breeze from the south-southeast at 11 km/h making it feel damp and chilly. The barometric pressure is falling at 101.1 kPa, indicating ongoing unsettled weather.
Today: Drizzle and Slippery Surfaces
This morning brings a 60% chance of flurries, with freezing drizzle continuing, leading to slippery surfaces on highways, roads, and walkways. By noon, expect periods of rain or drizzle, as fog patches dissipate. The temperature will climb to a high of +3°C, but caution is advised on the roads as icy patches may linger.
Tonight: Fog and Rain Persist
Rain or drizzle will continue through the evening, with fog patches developing after midnight. Temperatures will remain mild, with a low of +1°C, ensuring wet conditions rather than icy ones overnight.
Weekend Outlook: Rain and Snow Mix
Saturday, December 28: Wet to Wintry
Saturday will start with periods of rain, transitioning to a mix of rain and snow in the afternoon as temperatures remain steady at +2°C. By night, snow or rain will continue, with the low dropping to -4°C, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions.
Sunday, December 29: Cooler with Flurries
Sunday will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, as the high reaches -2°C. Overnight, temperatures will fall further to -9°C, with cloudy periods and flurries lingering.
Looking Ahead: A Chilly End to the Year
Next week, temperatures will dip further, with daytime highs of -5°C to -7°C and overnight lows reaching -11°C to -13°C. A mix of sun, cloud, and occasional flurries will dominate the final days of December.
Weather Trivia
Dryden’s record high for December 27 was +6.1°C in 1987, while the record low was a frigid -37.2°C in 1933. This year’s freezing drizzle is a middle-ground inconvenience compared to those extremes!
