Bracing for Another Bitterly Cold Day

Dryden and Vermilion Bay remain under an Extreme Cold Warning, with wind chills near -40°C. Gradual warming is expected later this week. Stay bundled up!

Dryden and Vermilion Bay remain locked in extreme cold, with wind chills making it feel like the Arctic tundra. As of 5:00 AM CST, the temperature sits at -27.3°C, but thanks to the west-northwest wind at 13 km/h, it feels like a numbing -37°C. With humidity at 76% and a barometric pressure of 103.8 kPa, the atmosphere remains crisp and dry. Visibility is a decent 16 km, but with conditions this cold, most people will be wisely keeping their outdoor exposure to a minimum.

Today’s Forecast: Sunshine, But No Warmth

The sun will be out today, but don’t expect much warmth. Winds will pick up from the northwest at 20 km/h, and although the actual high will reach -18°C, the wind chill will make it feel like -40°C this morning and -25°C this afternoon. That means frostbite can set in within minutes on exposed skin.

Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a 60% chance of flurries overnight. The temperature will drop to -23°C, and with the wind chill, it will feel like -31°C.

Midweek Outlook: A Gradual Thaw

Wednesday, February 19, will bring a mix of sun and cloud, with another 60% chance of morning and early afternoon flurries. Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, with a high of -16°C. The morning wind chill will still be -31°C, improving slightly to -22°C in the afternoon. Frostbite remains a risk, so bundle up! The night will clear up, with temperatures sinking to -24°C.

Thursday, February 20, finally brings sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures, with a high of -11°C. The night will see cloudy periods and a low of -18°C.

Friday, February 21, turns cloudy with a high of -9°C, signaling a slow but steady break from the deep freeze. The night remains cloudy, with a low of -15°C.

Bundle Up, Dryden & Vermilion Bay!

If you’re heading outside, layer up—thermal gear, a heavy parka, and a face covering are non-negotiable in these conditions. Frostbite can develop in minutes, so keep skin covered and limit outdoor exposure when possible. And don’t forget about your furry friends—if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them!

Weather Trivia: Coldest February in Dryden’s History

Did you know that Dryden’s coldest-ever February temperature was a staggering -44.5°C, recorded on February 3, 1917? Today’s frigid -40 wind chill is harsh, but it’s still a long way from breaking records!