Mild Days, Mischievous Nights—Welcome to the March Mood Swings
DRYDEN – WEATHER – It’s a crisp morning in Dryden and Vermilion Bay with the mercury sitting at -6°C as of 6:00 AM. The skies are mainly clear, but don’t let that lull you into leaving your jacket behind. Winds from the south-southwest at 11 km/h bring the wind chill down to a brisk -11°C, with even chillier feels at -15°C earlier in the morning. Visibility remains solid at 16 km, and the barometric pressure sits at 101.9 kPa—but is subtly hinting at change.
Humidity is clocking in at 77%, so the cold air is still hanging onto a bit of moisture—setting the stage for a messy night ahead.
Today’s Forecast: Spring Tease with a Breezy Twist
We’re looking at a day with a pleasant mix of sun and cloud—just enough brightness to have you dreaming of spring patios. But hold your lemonade; winds will shift west at 20 km/h and gust up to 40 km/h this morning, keeping that crisp edge alive. The high will reach +6°C, a nice leap from the morning lows, and the UV index sits at 3, so bring your shades.
Tonight: The Return of Flurries & Temperature Tumbles
Clouds move in this evening, bringing a 40% chance of rain showers or flurries—because Mother Nature just can’t decide. That chance shifts entirely to flurries near midnight. Winds will change direction too, first calming down and then picking up again from the north at 20 km/h with gusts up to 40. Overnight lows will hit -10°C, but it’ll feel closer to -13°C with the wind.
Thursday: A Snowy Start, A Sunny Recovery
Thursday kicks off under cloudy skies with a 40% chance of early morning flurries. But by early afternoon, the skies will break open to reveal a mix of sun and cloud. Winds stay modest, up to 15 km/h. Expect a high of -2°C, with a morning wind chill of -15°C and a slightly more tolerable -4°C by afternoon.
The night cools down further with a low of -8°C and a return to snowy conditions—periods of snow expected to roll in, likely blanketing the region before Friday.
Into the Weekend: A March that Won’t Go Quietly
Friday continues the snowy theme with periods of snow all day and a high of -1°C. The snow continues into the evening, with temperatures dipping to -9°C overnight.
Saturday offers more classic late-March waffling: cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries with a high of -2°C. Overnight, we head back into deep freeze territory, with lows plunging to -15°C.
Sunday will feel like a gift from the weather gods—sun and cloud mix, high of zero, and no major snow in sight. But don’t get too comfortable: it’ll still drop to -17°C Sunday night.
What to Wear: Layers on Layers, With a Hint of Optimism
Start your day with a base layer and warm coat, and you might just sneak in a hoodie by mid-afternoon. But with flurries on the way tonight and snow ahead, winter boots and gloves are still essentials. Keep your umbrella and sunglasses handy—you’ll probably need both within the same 12 hours.
Weather Trivia: Dryden’s Claim to Aviation Fame
Did you know Dryden was the site of Canada’s first inquiry into airline safety following the infamous 1989 crash of Air Ontario Flight 1363? That event led to major changes in aviation safety practices across the country—proof that even small towns can influence big national changes.
