Crisp Skies Today, Flurry Flares Tomorrow, and Spring Teasers by the Weekend
Don’t Let the -13°C Fool You—The Sun’s Working Overtime in Dryden
Dryden & Vermilion Bay, ON – Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – Good morning from the chilly heart of Northwestern Ontario, where the thermometer is flexing its late-winter muscles with a frosty -13.2°C as observed at Dryden Airport at 5:00 AM CDT. Skies are mainly clear, and if you’re lucky enough to be an early riser, you might catch a beautiful sunrise—just don’t forget your mitts! With a gentle northeast breeze at 4 km/h, the wind chill is bringing things down to -16°C. Humidity sits at a dry 61%, and the barometric pressure is holding steady at 102.3 kPa—classic signs of a calm but cold spring morning.
Today’s forecast calls for sunshine to dominate with just a whisper of wind—up to 15 km/h. The high is expected to nudge just above freezing, reaching a mild +1°C. That morning wind chill of -19°C, though, will bite until the sun gets higher in the sky. The UV index is a moderate 4, so if you’re headed outdoors, consider some sunscreen—yes, even in April!
Tonight, expect partly cloudy conditions with a low of -8°C. Winds remain mild at 15 km/h, and with a wind chill making it feel like -11°C overnight, you might still want to keep your winter pajamas in rotation.
On Wednesday, April 9, the skies take on a bit more personality with a mix of sun and cloud and a 40% chance of flurries late in the morning and through the afternoon. Winds will shift southeast and pick up to 20 km/h. The day’s high hits +2°C, but the morning will begin with a wind chill of -13. The UV index stays at 4, so those rays are still working through the clouds.
Wednesday night continues with cloudy periods and a 40% chance of flurries or rain showers. The low drops to -6°C, adding a little unpredictability to the midweek mix.
Things brighten up again on Thursday with a beautiful blend of sun and cloud and a high of 7°C, followed by a low of -3°C. Friday brings even more reason to smile with a high of 9°C, and Saturday sets the scene for a perfect spring weekend, with temperatures soaring to 14°C. By then, it might actually be time to pull out the lawn chairs—or at least think about it.
What to Wear:
Today demands full-on winter gear in the morning—layers, insulated jacket, toque, gloves, and warm boots. By afternoon, you might be comfortable swapping for a lighter coat. Sunglasses are a bonus with all this sunshine, and keep an umbrella handy for Wednesday—just in case those flurries turn to showers.
On This Day in Weather History:
Dryden has seen it all on April 8! The historical high for the date is a very spring-like 17.8°C, while the record low chills down to a brisk -22.0°C. So, while today may feel cold, it’s far from the frostiest on record.
Weather Trivia Time!
Did you know? Dryden is one of the smallest communities in Ontario classified as a city. But don’t let its size fool you—the region’s weather can pack a big punch, thanks to the nearby Wabigoon Lake and the surrounding boreal forest influencing local conditions.
