A Cold Start with a Wild Weather Mix Ahead
Dryden and Vermilion Bay wake up to light snow and a chilly -12.4°C. Humidity sits at 61%, and with a light east-northeast breeze at 4 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like -15°C. Visibility is 16 km, and the barometric pressure at 101.3 kPa is holding steady for now. But don’t let the calm conditions fool you—there’s a rollercoaster of weather on the way, including freezing rain, showers, and snow before winter makes a roaring comeback.
Today: Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries, but a Milder Afternoon
The morning kicks off with a 30% chance of flurries, tapering off early in the afternoon. Skies will remain mainly cloudy, and winds will stay light, reaching up to 15 km/h. The high today is expected to reach +2°C, a nice break from this morning’s bitter wind chill of -21°C. The UV index is low at 2, so while some sun may peek through, it won’t be strong enough to shake the lingering winter chill.
Tonight: A Quiet Evening Before Clouds and Fog Roll In
The night begins mostly clear, but clouds will increase after midnight, bringing in fog patches overnight. Winds remain light at 15 km/h, and temperatures dip to -6°C, with a wind chill of -9°C.
The Rest of the Week: Freezing Rain, Showers, and Blowing Snow!
Thursday starts cloudy, with light snow or ice pellets beginning in the morning. By the afternoon, there’s a risk of freezing rain, so roads and sidewalks could get slippery. Any fog patches will dissipate in the morning. Winds pick up from the northeast at 20 km/h late in the afternoon, making it feel colder than the forecasted high of 0°C. Expect a wind chill near -8°C, and the UV index remains low at 1.
Thursday night stays cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and an unseasonably warm low of +4°C.
Friday continues the mild trend, with a high of 10°C and a 40% chance of showers. But don’t put away the winter gear just yet—showers will continue into the night, with temperatures dropping to +1°C.
Saturday starts with rain and a high of +2°C, but by nightfall, things take a sharp turn back to winter. Expect snow, blowing snow, and strong winds, with temperatures plummeting to -17°C.
Sunday remains cold, with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of flurries. The high will struggle to reach -5°C, and the night will be clear but frigid, dropping to -16°C.
Wardrobe Advice: Prepare for Every Season in One Week!
Today and tomorrow, winter coats, hats, and gloves are still a must, especially in the mornings. By Friday, trade the winter gear for a rain jacket and waterproof boots as mild temperatures and showers move in. But don’t get too comfortable—Saturday night brings snow, wind, and freezing temperatures. Be ready to bundle up again by Sunday!
Dryden Weather Trivia: March’s Wild Weather Swings!
Dryden’s coldest March 12th on record plunged to -35.2°C, proving that March isn’t always the start of spring. Meanwhile, the warmest March 12th on record hit 14.5°C—a big contrast from this year’s forecast, where we’ll see a high of 10°C on Friday before winter makes a comeback!
