Dryden and Vermilion Bay Weather Forecast – April 7, 2025
It may be spring on the calendar, but Dryden and Vermilion Bay are still doing their best impression of January. At 6:00 AM CDT, it’s a frosty -12.4°C at the Dryden Airport under mainly clear skies. The dew point lingers at -17.2°C, and with a northeasterly wind blowing at 11 km/h, it feels like a brisk -18°C. Humidity sits at 67%, and the barometric pressure is at 102.6 kPa—stable and supportive of clearer weather ahead. Visibility is fair at 16 km.
Morning Flurries, Then a Brighter Turn
Today kicks off with a 40 percent chance of flurries, giving the region a dusting of that “not-again” snow. However, by late morning, skies will clear into a mix of sun and cloud. The north wind will peak around 20 km/h before calming down as the day wears on. Temperatures won’t quite break out of winter’s grip, with a high of just -4°C, and wind chills making it feel more like -22 this morning and -8 by the afternoon. UV index stands at a moderate 4—so those squinty eyes will thank you for sunglasses.
Tonight stays crystal clear and downright cold, with a low of -19°C. Light winds up to 15 km/h will keep wind chill values at -21 overnight—perfect weather to admire the stars, if you’re brave enough to face the chill.
A Sunny Streak With Slow Gains
Tuesday, April 8, greets the region with pure sunshine and a little less bite to the breeze. Temperatures will top out around 0°C, though it’ll feel closer to -14°C early in the day. The skies remain clear overnight, dipping to a low of -16°C.
Wednesday brings a bit of a thaw with a high of +4°C, and by Thursday, dare we say it, things start looking almost springlike with a high of 8°C. Clear skies dominate the outlook, but lows remain on the frosty side—so you’ll want to keep that parka handy for the evenings.
What to Wear
Bundle up like it’s mid-February, not April. Layering is essential: think thermal base, thick sweater, insulated outerwear, and winter accessories like gloves, scarves, and warm boots. Sunglasses are a smart choice with all that sun bouncing off the snow.
Today’s Weather Time Capsule
Historically speaking, April 7 in Dryden has seen some extremes. The warmest recorded temperature for this date reached a mild 18.9°C, while the chilliest was a skin-tingling -24.6°C. So today’s -4°C might actually be middle-of-the-road by comparison—if not exactly beach weather.
Weather Trivia Tidbit
Did you know that Vermilion Bay lies along the famous Trans-Canada Highway and is one of the top spots for walleye fishing in Ontario? While the fish might be biting, you’ll be biting the cold if you’re out on the ice this week!
