Cold Mornings, Light Snow, and a Gradual Warm-Up
Residents in Dryden, Vermilion Bay, and along Highways 17 and 105 are waking up to a frigid morning, with temperatures sitting at -14.5°C. The northeast wind at 8 km/h is adding an extra bite, making it feel like -20°C with the wind chill.
Humidity is high at 88%, and visibility is 16 km, meaning conditions are clear but crisp. The barometric pressure is at 101.4 kPa, indicating a relatively stable system, though some snow is on the way.
Monday: Light Snow Moves In
The day starts off with a 40% chance of early morning flurries, followed by periods of light snow beginning later this morning. Expect up to 2 cm of snowfall. Winds will pick up from the northeast at 20 km/h this afternoon, bringing a high of -1°C.
The morning will feel particularly cold, with a wind chill of -16°C, improving slightly to -5°C in the afternoon. The UV index remains low at 1, so sunglasses won’t be a top priority.
Tonight: Flurries Linger, but Skies Begin to Clear
Clouds will stick around tonight, with a 40% chance of lingering flurries. Winds remain light, up to 15 km/h, and temperatures will drop to -10°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -5°C in the evening and -14°C overnight, so bundle up if you’re out late.
Tuesday: A Taste of Spring?
Tuesday will bring a mix of sun and cloud, though there’s still a 40% chance of morning flurries before things start to clear up. The wind will remain light at up to 15 km/h, and temperatures will climb to a high of 4°C. However, the morning will still be bitterly cold with a wind chill of -17°C.
Tuesday night will see cloudy periods with a low of -12°C.
Midweek Outlook: More Sun, but Winter Lingers
- Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds with a high of 1°C.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a low of -12°C.
- Thursday: A 30% chance of flurries with a high of -1°C.
- Thursday Night: Cloudy periods with a low of -14°C.
What to Wear?
For today, dress in layers, including a winter coat, gloves, and a hat, as the wind chill remains biting. By Tuesday afternoon, a lighter jacket may work, but keep winter gear handy for the cold mornings.
Weather Trivia: Dryden’s Coldest St. Patrick’s Day
The coldest March 17th on record in Dryden was -35.6°C in 1965—so while today feels chilly, it’s far from the worst!
