A Clear and Cold Start, But Spring Tries to Break Through
Dryden and Vermilion Bay enjoy sunny skies and a high of +5°C today after a frosty start. Cloudy midweek with flurries and snow chances returning by Friday
DRYDEN – Weather Report – March 25, 2025: It’s a crisp start to the day in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, where the mercury dropped to -11.1°C at 5:00 AM CDT under clear skies. The wind is blowing in gently from the west-northwest at 8 km/h, just enough to drag the wind chill down to a brisk -16°C. With humidity at 90% and a steady barometric pressure of 101.7 kPa, it’s a textbook chilly northern Ontario morning—but with promise on the horizon.
Today’s forecast is the kind of day where you freeze in the morning and sweat by lunch. Mainly sunny skies will grace the region, with winds picking up only slightly to 15 km/h. The high climbs all the way to +5°C, a solid tease of spring for this late-March day. Wind chills in the morning will feel like -17°C, so if you’re heading out early, layers are still non-negotiable. The UV index hits 3—moderate—so shades and sunscreen might not be such a wild idea.
Tonight and Wednesday: From Calm Skies to Flurry Chances
Tonight, partly cloudy skies settle over the region. Winds remain light—up to 15 km/h—and the overnight low drops to -9°C. Wind chill values will make it feel like -13°C, so maybe keep that extra blanket handy on the couch or the bed.
Wednesday brings in more cloud cover with mainly cloudy skies throughout the day. Winds will ramp up by late morning, shifting southwest at 20 km/h and gusting to 40. The high will once again reach +5°C, though the early morning will begin with wind chills near -14°C. A reminder: spring mornings still require winter fashion sense. The UV index remains moderate at 3.
By Wednesday night, there’s a 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers as cloud cover continues. The low will hover around -6°C, suggesting that spring may still be more of a visitor than a resident.
Toward the Weekend: Cloudy, Cooler, and Snow in the Mix
Thursday stays cloudy with a high of 0°C—neutral ground in the weather world. That night, a 30 percent chance of flurries moves in as the temperature dips to -5°C.
Friday’s forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of snow and a continued high of 0°C. Looks like the shovels might make another cameo appearance. The overnight low Friday falls to -10°C with continued snow chances.
Fashion Forecast: Layer Like a Legend
This is the week to layer like a Dryden pro: insulated jacket in the morning, sunglasses and hoodie by noon, and back to the parka by sundown. Warm boots are still smart with lingering ice patches around, and keep the gloves in your pocket—wind chill hasn’t retired just yet.
Weather History Fun Fact
On March 25th, Dryden has seen its fair share of extremes. The warmest recorded temperature for this date was a spring-ready 12.8°C back in 1986, while the chilliest plunge reached -27.5°C in 1965. So while -11°C feels cold, it’s definitely not the worst Mother Nature’s thrown your way.
Weather Trivia – Dryden Edition:
Did you know that Dryden once held the record for the coldest April 1st in Ontario at -31.2°C? No joke! Winters here like to linger longer than a guest who won’t take the hint—and sometimes even prank you with snow in April.
