A Cold Start, but Milder Weather on the Way
Dryden & Vermilion Bay weather: frigid morning warms to +2°C with snow and rain tonight. Wind gusts up to 50 km/h. Stay updated on the latest forecast!
Dryden and Vermilion Bay are waking up to cloudy skies and a chilly -13.9°C this morning. With a light east-northeast wind at 5 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like -17°C. Humidity is at 88%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.4 kPa, indicating that changes are coming. Visibility sits at 16 km, but with flurries in the forecast, that could shift throughout the day.
This morning brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries. However, by noon, winds will pick up considerably, shifting to the southwest at 30 km/h and gusting to 50 km/h. Despite the bitter wind chill of -20°C early on, temperatures will rise significantly, reaching a high of +2°C by the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 2, so no sunburn worries, but sunglasses might help with glare from the snow.
Tonight: Snow, Rain, and Blustery Winds
Tonight, expect periods of snow or rain, tapering off overnight. Around 2 cm of snowfall is expected, but with temperatures hovering around +2°C, a slushy mix is likely. Winds will remain strong from the southwest at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, adding to the damp, chilly feel. The temperature will hold steady near +2°C throughout the night, making for a wet and potentially icy evening.
Looking Ahead: More Flurries and Mild Temperatures
Monday will stay cloudy with a 40% chance of drizzle or flurries in the morning, shifting to a 40% chance of rain showers or flurries later on. Winds will remain strong from the west at 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h, and the temperature will stay near +2°C all day. The UV index will be low at 1.
Monday night will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -5°C.
Tuesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries, with another high of +2°C. By nightfall, the clouds return with a 60% chance of flurries and a low of -5°C.
Wednesday follows a similar trend with cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries, and a high of +1°C. The night will remain cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -7°C.
What to Wear in Dryden & Vermilion Bay
With wind chills near -20°C this morning, a heavy winter coat, gloves, and a hat are a must. However, with temperatures climbing to +2°C and a mix of snow and rain, a waterproof jacket and insulated boots will be helpful. Winds will be blustery at up to 50 km/h, so having a wind-resistant outer layer will keep you comfortable. Expect slushy and wet conditions tonight, so avoid shoes that soak easily!
Fun Weather Trivia
Did you know that Dryden holds the record for one of the heaviest single-day snowfalls in Ontario? On March 14, 1986, a whopping 47.8 cm of snow fell in just 24 hours! Thankfully, tonight’s snowfall is only expected to reach 2 cm—a light dusting compared to that historic storm!
