A Cold Morning with Hints of Sunshine and a Gradual Warm-Up This Week
Current Conditions as of 4:05 AM CDT – Monday, March 24, 2025
Dryden and Vermilion Bay are starting the week in classic Northwestern Ontario fashion: brisk, mostly cloudy, and just a whisper of winter’s reluctance to leave. At 4:05 AM, temperatures are sitting at -8.0°C with a wind chill of -13, thanks to a gentle north-northwest breeze at 9 km/h. The humidity is holding high at 92%, and visibility is solid at 16 km. The barometric pressure is on the rise at 100.9 kPa — a sign of some stability ahead as the snow threat diminishes.
There’s a 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning, but the skies will shift to a mix of sun and cloud as the day moves forward. Winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h. The high will reach a promising +1°C, and the UV index rises to a moderate 3 — not quite beach weather, but enough for a dose of Vitamin D.
Tonight: Clear, Calm, and Cold
Skies will clear tonight, though some cloud may drift back in late this evening. Winds remain gentle at up to 15 km/h, and the temperature dips to a chilly -12°C. The overnight wind chill will feel closer to -15, so keep those thick blankets handy.
Tuesday Through Thursday: Spring Vibes Building
Tuesday continues the sunny streak with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of +3°C — not bad for late March in Dryden. The morning starts off frosty with a wind chill of -15, so don’t ditch the parka just yet. Tuesday night brings partly cloudy skies and a milder low of -6°C.
By Wednesday, things get even better (or at least more interesting). Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers, and a daytime high of +5°C — now that is progress. The chance of light precipitation continues into the night, with a low of -8°C.
Thursday will offer more of that sun/cloud combo, with temperatures settling around +2°C during the day. The evening brings a 30 percent chance of flurries and another cool -8°C for a low.
Historic Weather for March 24 in Dryden
Historically, March 24 in Dryden has seen wide swings in temperature. The record high for this date was a comfortable +11.5°C, recorded in 1986, while the record low plunged to -32.8°C back in 1965. So while this morning’s -8°C feels frosty, we’re cruising comfortably in the “reasonable” range for this time of year.
What to Wear: Layers with Options
You’ll want to dress for winter in the morning and be ready to peel off a layer or two by afternoon. A warm jacket, hat, and gloves are a must early on, especially with that sharp wind chill, but lighter gear might be all you need by lunch. And don’t forget sunglasses — that UV index is creeping up just enough to make those snow reflections squint-worthy.
Dryden Weather Trivia
Did you know? Dryden is one of the smallest cities in Ontario, but it sits in a weather hot zone — well, “temperate turbulence zone” might be more accurate. With influences from both the Prairies and the Great Lakes, this area sees a little bit of everything, often in the same week. Spring here is basically a choose-your-own-adventure book.
