A Chilly Start with a Risk of Frostbite
Dryden & Vermilion Bay wake up to -17°C with wind chills near -28°C. Snow arrives tonight with 2-4 cm expected. Milder temperatures Thursday before another cold snap
Good morning, Dryden and Vermilion Bay! If you’re stepping outside, brace yourself—it’s a frosty -17°C this morning, and with a north-northwest wind at 8 km/h, it feels like -22°C. The humidity sits at 77%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.1 kPa and rising, signalling relatively stable conditions before some snow arrives later tonight. Visibility is 16 km, meaning you can see the cold coming—if you dare look past your scarf!
A Mix of Sun and Cloud, But No Warmth in Sight
Today will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of flurries early this morning. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h will make for a bitter wind chill of -28°C this morning, improving only slightly to -15°C by the afternoon as we reach a high of -9°C. Frostbite is a real risk, so bundle up before heading out.
Tonight, the clouds stick around, and snow begins late in the evening, with 2 to 4 cm of accumulation expected. Winds remain light at 15 km/h, and surprisingly, temperatures will rise to -7°C by morning. Wind chills will be -15°C in the evening and -10°C overnight—still cold, but a welcome break from this morning’s deep freeze.
Thursday Brings Flurries and a Slight Warm-Up
Thursday will be cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, but the big story is the warmer temperatures—a high of -2°C, the warmest air in days! The morning will still feel like -10°C, but by the afternoon, the wind chill will be almost tolerable.
Thursday night remains cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, and temperatures drop to -17°C.
Looking Ahead: A Cold but Snowy Weekend
- Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high of -11°C. Clouds increase overnight, with a low of -20°C.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a 60% chance of flurries, warming to -5°C. More snow arrives overnight, with a low of -8°C.
- Sunday: Periods of snow throughout the day, with a high of -6°C. Overnight, temperatures drop sharply to -25°C under cloudy skies.
Wardrobe Suggestions: Bundle Up for Bitter Wind Chills
With a wind chill of -28°C this morning, full winter gear is non-negotiable. That means a thick parka, thermal base layers, insulated gloves, and a toque. A scarf or balaclava is essential to protect your face, as frostbite can develop in minutes. Sturdy, warm boots will help navigate any icy spots—especially as snow moves in tonight.
Weather Trivia: Dryden’s Coldest Day Ever
Think today is bad? On January 20, 1943, Dryden shivered through an all-time low of -44.0°C. That makes today’s -28°C wind chill seem almost… tropical? (Okay, not really, but we can dream!)
