A Snowy Start to the Week – Flurries First, Sunshine Later
Dryden and Vermilion Bay face 5 to 10 cm of snow today with light winds and cold wind chills. Sunshine and warmer highs return starting Monday afternoon
Dryden & Vermilion Bay, ON – Sunday, March 23, 2025 – Today’s weather is giving big-time “not done with winter yet” energy across Dryden and Vermilion Bay. While flakes are falling and accumulations are building, take heart—clear skies and above-zero highs are just around the corner. But first, we’ve got a proper Sunday snow session to shovel through.
Current Conditions – Calm Before the (Snow) Storm
At 4:00 AM CDT, the temperature at Dryden Airport is -7.1°C under a blanket of cloudy skies. Winds are light from the east-northeast at 5 km/h, dropping the wind chill to -10°C. Humidity sits at 61%, and visibility is slightly reduced at 16 km, with more snow on the way. Barometric pressure is at 101.2 kPa and falling, a clear indication that snow is knocking at the door.
Sunday Forecast – Snowfall and Chilly Breezes
Snow is the story of the day, with 5 to 10 cm expected to accumulate. Winds will remain fairly light, up to 15 km/h, but enough to keep things feeling colder. Temperatures will inch up to a high of -3°C, but with a morning wind chill of -15 and an afternoon chill around -7, it’s definitely not spring jacket weather just yet. The UV index is low at 1, so no sunglasses required—unless you’re dodging a glare off fresh snow.
Tonight – Snow Tapers but the Cold Holds On
Snow will begin to ease overnight, tapering off to a 40% chance of flurries with another 2 cm possible. Winds stay light at up to 15 km/h, and the low temperature drops to -8°C, with a wind chill hovering near -10°C. It’ll be a crisp night under cloudy skies, but an improvement from the earlier snowfall.
Monday and Tuesday – A Welcome Shift to Sunshine
Monday starts off mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries in the early morning. But by midday, clouds will clear, revealing some long-awaited sunshine. Winds will stay light, and the high will reach a pleasant +2°C. Morning wind chill, however, will still bite at around -13°C. The UV index creeps up slightly to 2—still low, but bright enough to notice.
Monday night brings clear skies and colder air with a low of -12°C—perfect for stargazing (if you’re brave enough to face it).
Tuesday delivers a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of snow and a high of +3°C, inching us a little closer to spring. The night remains clear with a low of -10°C, making it another frosty finish to the day.
What to Wear – Winter Gear Still Required
Winter layers are still essential today: thermal base layers, insulated jackets, mitts, hats, and good boots. With 5 to 10 cm of snow on deck, waterproof footwear will save you from an afternoon of soggy socks. Tomorrow might feel warmer, but don’t ditch the gloves just yet—early morning chills are still sharp.
Weather History Trivia – When March Was Marching to Extremes
March 23rd in Dryden’s weather archives has seen it all. The warmest on record? A respectable 11.4°C in 2012. The coldest? A finger-numbing -29.8°C in 1965. So, today’s chilly snow day sits comfortably in the middle—a gentle reminder that March in northwestern Ontario doesn’t like to be predictable.
