Sunshine Slowly Returns as Winter Holds On
Weather Update for Dryden and Vermilion Bay – Saturday, March 29, 2025
Good morning, Dryden and Vermilion Bay! Winter’s grip isn’t quite ready to let go just yet, but there are a few glimmers of spring-like weather tucked into the forecast—if you’re patient. As of 6:00 AM CDT, the temperature sits at -8.2°C under mostly cloudy skies, with a brisk northeast wind at 13 km/h making it feel like -14°C. Humidity is at 73%, and the barometric pressure is 102.2 kPa and rising, a subtle sign that steadier weather is building in. Visibility is solid at 16 km, but the early morning could still hold a few surprises.
Saturday: Cloudy Start with a Brighter Finish
Today kicks off with cloudy skies and a 40% chance of light snow or freezing drizzle, particularly early this morning. If you’re out for a morning walk, keep an eye on slick spots. By this afternoon, the clouds will break up into a mix of sun and cloud, and temperatures will rise to a more palatable +1°C. Winds from the northeast at 20 km/h will lighten up later in the morning, but the wind chill will remain close to -14°C until temperatures recover. The UV index sits at 4, so if that sun sneaks through, sunglasses are a must.
Tonight: Clear and Crisp
Tonight brings a few clouds and a low of -10°C, with winds light at up to 15 km/h. The overnight wind chill will dip to -14°C, so keep the extra blanket handy if you’re resisting turning the heat back up.
Sunday: Bright and Breezy
Sunday will begin with mainly sunny skies, but clouds roll in near noon. The wind picks up again, shifting to the north at 20 km/h by late afternoon, holding the daytime high at -1°C. The wind chill in the morning will feel like -15°C, improving slightly to -7°C in the afternoon. Still chilly, but the sun might lift some spirits.
Sunday night clears out once more and drops to -16°C, making it one of the coldest nights of the forecast period. Monday follows with sunny skies and a high of -2°C, and Tuesday sees a similar trend with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near -1°C. A 30% chance of flurries moves in Tuesday night with a low around -5°C.
Historical Perspective: Late March Freeze is Nothing New
While many are longing for warmth, March in Dryden has historically been a fickle friend. On this day in past years, temperatures have ranged from +10°C to lows around -25°C. So today’s cold is chilly, but still within the bounds of “normal” for Northwestern Ontario spring.
Wardrobe Forecast: Layers Are Still Your Best Friend
Don’t let that +1°C daytime high fool you—this is still full winter attire weather. Start the day in thermal layers, a solid parka, mittens or gloves, and boots with grip for those early slick spots. Sunglasses are a smart addition for the afternoon sunshine, and for Sunday night’s deep freeze, well… electric blankets are underrated.
Did You Know?
Dryden and Vermilion Bay sit in a weather sweet spot—close enough to the Prairies to feel those sharp arctic blasts, but just east enough to catch the tail-end of storm systems from Manitoba. This positioning often means quick-changing skies and a rollercoaster of cold and clear weather this time of year.
