A Wet and Wintry Mix Before Bitter Cold Moves In

Dryden & Vermilion Bay see snow and rain today before a sharp drop to -20°C overnight. A midweek warm-up brings a mix of rain and snow!

Dryden and Vermilion Bay start the morning under cloudy skies at -2°C. Humidity is sitting at 63%, and a light east-northeast wind at 9 km/h makes it feel like -6°C. The barometric pressure is 100.3 kPa and falling, signalling an approaching weather system.

Visibility remains decent at 16 km, but that will change as snow and rain move in later today.

Today: Snow and Rain Arriving, Turning Windy

Expect a 40% chance of light snow this morning, followed by snow or rain developing early this afternoon.

While local snowfall amounts are expected to be around 2 cm, roads could still become slick. Winds will shift to the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h by late morning, which will add a chill to the air.

emperatures will rise slightly to +1°C, but with the wind, it will feel more like -6°C. The UV index remains low at 1, so no need for much sun protection today.

Tonight: Snow Ends, Arctic Air Moves In

The snow will taper off by late evening, adding another 2 cm of accumulation before skies clear overnight. However, as the clouds break, temperatures will plummet to -20°C, with a wind chill of -24°C overnight. Winds will remain out of the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h before calming down after midnight. If you’re outside for extended periods, frostbite can occur within minutes, so bundle up!

Tuesday: Sunny but Frigid – A Brutal Morning Wind Chill

Tuesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, but the real story is the cold. Morning wind chills will be an extreme -29°C, improving only slightly to -12°C in the afternoon. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, but that won’t offer much relief. Frostbite risk remains high, so proper winter gear is a must.

Tuesday night will see cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -12°C.

Midweek Outlook: A Gradual Thaw with a Rain-Snow Mix

• Wednesday: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers and a high of +3°C.
• Wednesday Night: Clear, low -4°C.
• Thursday: A mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers and a high of 8°C—a big shift from the deep freeze!
• Thursday Night: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of flurries or rain showers, low +1°C.
• Friday: 40% chance of rain showers or flurries, high of 6°C.
• Friday Night: Rain or freezing rain, low 0°C—something to watch for potential icy conditions.

What to Wear?

• Today: Layer up, but be prepared for wet conditions if you’re out this afternoon. A waterproof jacket and insulated boots will help.
• Tonight & Tuesday: Serious winter gear is required—thick layers, gloves, a hat, and a face covering to guard against frostbite.
• Midweek: A mix of winter and spring gear may be needed as temperatures swing wildly.

Dryden Weather Trivia

Did you know Dryden holds the record for the coldest March temperature in Northwestern Ontario? On March 1, 1962, the temperature plummeted to -42.2°C! While tonight’s -20°C isn’t that extreme, it’s still a reminder that winter isn’t done just yet.