Bone-Chilling Start with Wind Chills Near -40°C
Extreme cold warning in Dryden & Vermilion Bay with wind chills near -40°C. Frostbite risks remain high through midweek, with some relief by Thursday
Dryden and Vermilion Bay are in the grip of an extreme cold warning this morning, with a current temperature of -28°C. The wind chill makes it feel like a brutal -36°C, and it’s expected to drop even further before improving slightly later today.
The humidity sits at 74%, and a light north-northwest wind at 9 km/h is just enough to make things feel even colder. Visibility is 16 km, but let’s be honest—most people will want to stay indoors anyway.
Today brings a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of flurries early this morning. The wind will pick up from the northwest at 20 km/h, pushing the high to only -21°C. Wind chills will remain dangerously low at -41°C this morning and -32°C in the afternoon.
Frostbite can set in within minutes, so dressing properly is absolutely essential. The UV index stays low at 1—not that anyone will be lounging in the sun!
Tonight: More Extreme Cold Ahead
Skies will clear up a bit overnight, but that won’t bring any warmth. Winds from the northwest at 20 km/h will ease in the evening, but temperatures will plunge to -28°C. Wind chills of -30°C in the evening and -38°C overnight mean that frostbite remains a significant risk. It’s the kind of night where even thinking about going outside makes you shiver.
Tuesday & Beyond: More Cold, But Some Hope by Thursday
Tuesday will be sunny, but don’t expect any real warmth. The high will reach -18°C, but with wind chills of -39°C in the morning and -28°C in the afternoon, it will remain dangerously cold. Overnight, temperatures dip to -23°C under clear skies.
Wednesday continues with a mix of sun and clouds and a 30% chance of flurries. The high will reach -15°C, and nighttime lows will again drop to -23°C.
By Thursday, the weather finally shows some mercy, with sunny skies and a high of -10°C. Nighttime temperatures will still be frigid at -21°C, but compared to the start of the week, it’ll almost feel like a warm-up!
How to Dress for These Extreme Conditions
Today is all about survival gear—no fashion statements here! A heavy insulated winter coat, thermal layers, and windproof outerwear are necessary. A toque, scarf, thick gloves (or better yet, mittens), and insulated boots are mandatory. Any exposed skin is at risk of frostbite in minutes, so cover up completely. If you don’t absolutely have to go outside, this is the perfect day to enjoy a warm drink by the heater.
Dryden & Vermilion Bay Weather Trivia: Did You Know?
Dryden’s coldest recorded temperature was a staggering -44.4°C on February 1, 1996! While today’s -28°C is harsh, it’s still far from the region’s all-time low.
