Cloudy Skies and Light Snow Arriving
Dryden and Vermilion Bay start off the morning with cloudy skies and a temperature of -2.7°C. A northwest breeze at 9 km/h makes it feel closer to -6°C, and with humidity at 76%, the air has a crisp, damp chill. The barometric pressure is steady at 101.1 kPa, but don’t let that fool you—changes are on the way.
Later this morning, expect periods of light snow to begin around noon, with winds remaining light at 15 km/h. The afternoon high will reach 1°C, though the wind chill will sit at -11°C this morning, so it’ll feel colder than the thermometer suggests. The UV index is low at 1, meaning no worries about sun exposure today.
Tonight, cloudy skies continue with a 40% chance of light snow early in the evening, increasing to a 60% chance of rain overnight. There is also a risk of freezing rain, making roads potentially slick. Winds will shift east at 20 km/h, and temperatures will hover just above freezing at 0°C.
Friday: A Brief Warm-Up Before the Weekend Storm
Friday brings cloudy skies and a 60% chance of rain as temperatures climb to a mild 9°C. Winds will be from the east at 20 km/h, but they will calm by late morning. With the UV index at 2 (low), sun exposure won’t be a concern, but wet conditions will be.
By Friday night, expect steady showers, with a low of 2°C—a rare mild evening for mid-March.
Saturday: A Wet Start Before Winter Roars Back
Saturday remains rainy, with a high of 5°C. However, by Saturday night, temperatures take a sharp plunge, and rain will turn to snow, accompanied by blowing snow and strong winds. The low will drop all the way to -16°C, setting the stage for a bitterly cold Sunday.
Sunday and Beyond: A Deep Freeze Returns
Sunday will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, and the temperature won’t climb past -5°C. The wind will make it feel even colder, and by Sunday night, it turns clear but frigid, with a low of -18°C.
Monday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of flurries, reaching a high of 0°C—a slight recovery from the deep freeze. Monday night will be cloudy with a low of -12°C.
What to Wear?
For today, a warm coat, gloves, and a hat are still necessary, especially with the wind chill this morning. By Friday, a waterproof jacket and boots will be your best bet as rain moves in. But don’t be fooled by the brief warmth—by Saturday night and into Sunday, it’s back to full winter gear, including heavy coats, gloves, and scarves, as winter makes a brutal return.
Dryden & Vermilion Bay Weather Trivia!
Did you know that on March 13, 2012, Dryden saw a record high of 15.8°C? Meanwhile, in 1965, temperatures plummeted to -32.3°C on this date. This year, we’re stuck somewhere in between—just with a little bit of everything, from rain to snow to freezing cold!
