Cold Clouds and a Hint of Snow for Sunday
Dryden & Vermilion Bay, ON – Sunday, April 6, 2025 – The day dawns in true Northwestern Ontario fashion—cold, cloudy, and a bit hesitant to fully commit to spring. At 5:00 AM, Dryden is sitting at -6.4°C under overcast skies. With humidity at a modest 60% and a dew point of -12.8°C, the air is dry and crisp—definitely not what you’d call balmy. The wind from the south-southwest is light at 8 km/h, though it still manages to nudge the wind chill down to -10. Visibility is holding steady at 16 km, and the pressure is at 101.8 kPa, though falling, hinting at an approaching change in conditions.
A Breezy Afternoon with Flurries on the Way
Today will remain mostly cloudy, with a 60% chance of flurries moving in this afternoon—so don’t be surprised if snowflakes try to crash your Sunday plans. Winds will shift to the north and increase to 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 by late morning. The temperature will rise to a high of -3°C, but wind chills will make it feel like -16°C in the morning and -9°C this afternoon. The UV index is sitting at 3—moderate enough that, even under cloudy skies, you may want to consider some sunscreen if you’re outdoors for long.
Tonight, the skies stay mainly cloudy with the same 60% chance of lingering flurries. Winds continue from the north at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 before calming down after midnight. The low plunges to -16°C, and wind chill values will dip as low as -23 overnight—so keep that winter jacket within arm’s reach and maybe an extra blanket on standby.
Monday: Sunny but Still Stubbornly Cold
Monday clears up with abundant sunshine and calmer conditions. Wind speeds will be light, up to 15 km/h, but the temperatures remain frosty. The high will be -4°C, with a bitter wind chill of -24 in the morning, improving only slightly to -8 in the afternoon. The UV index will creep up to 4, so sunglasses and SPF are still in order despite the frigid start.
Monday night is clear and quiet, with another cold low of -16°C—still winter-like, but thankfully, the last gasp of deep freeze seems to be nearing.
Spring Charges In By Midweek
Now for the good stuff—spring finally starts showing its full potential on Tuesday. The sun will shine, and we’ll reach a high of +2°C. Tuesday night will be clearer and milder with a low of -9°C.
By Wednesday, we’re into full melt mode with a high of 10°C and sunny skies. Thursday and Friday will feature a mix of sun and cloud and highs of 13°C and 14°C respectively. Nights will remain cool, dipping to around the freezing mark, but after the subzero streak, it’ll feel like beach weather—even if the beaches are still snow-covered.
April 6 Historical Highs and Lows
Looking back at April 6, Dryden has seen a wide range of temperatures. The warmest on record was a toasty 18.5°C in 1991. On the flip side, the coldest was a frigid -28.9°C back in 1972. So today’s cold, but not uncharted territory—just another chapter in the region’s “will-it-or-won’t-it” spring saga.
Wardrobe Wisdom for the Day
It’s a full-on winter outfit kind of day. Bundle up in layers, including thermal underlayers, insulated boots, a warm hat, and gloves. You’ll need protection from both the cold and the wind, especially if you’re out this evening or early Monday morning.
Dryden Weather Trivia
Here’s a fun fact: Dryden is one of Ontario’s sunniest places in spring, often racking up more clear-sky days than most southern cities by May. It may be a slow start now, but the payoff is coming soon—and it looks golden.
