Light Snow, a Sprinkle of Rain, and a Hint of Warmth Ahead
Current Conditions and Today’s Forecast
It’s a chilly start to the day in Dryden and Vermilion Bay with temperatures sitting at -1.5°C as of 4:00 AM CDT, but it feels more like -6°C thanks to a steady south wind blowing at 13 km/h.
Old Man Winter and Mom Nature are continuing their last seconds of their ongoing affair, but it is starting to look like spring is getting set to show winter to the door.
The skies are cloudy and the visibility is 16 kilometres—just enough to see that spring is still trying to make up its mind. Humidity is sitting at 53%, and the barometric pressure is at 101.6 kPa, offering a relatively stable start before the weather stirs up a little drama later on.
Today’s forecast is a bit of a mixed bag: a blend of sun and cloud dominates the skies, but don’t get too comfortable—there’s a 60% chance of light snow late this morning, turning into a 60% chance of rain by this afternoon. Winds will shift southeast and pick up to 20 km/h, helping to bump the daytime high up to a decent 6°C. That said, early risers will have to brave a brisk wind chill of -12°C. Definitely a gloves-and-hat moment if you’re heading out for a morning stroll.
Tonight and Beyond: Flirting with Warmer Days
This evening carries on with that fickle spring behaviour—there’s a 60% chance of early evening rain under partly cloudy skies. Winds calm down slightly to 15 km/h, and temperatures drop to a low of -6°C, with a wind chill feeling like -8°C overnight. Yes, winter’s got one foot still in the room.
Thursday, however, offers a glimpse of what’s to come: a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 9°C. Mornings will remain chilly with wind chills near -8, but the day shapes up nicely with a moderate UV index of 4, so those sunglasses may get some use.
Thursday night cools to -3°C under cloudy periods, and then Friday brings even better news—sun and cloud with a high of 11°C, pushing us ever closer to that coveted spring warmth. Friday night will be cloudy with a low of +1°C.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is expected to be cloudy but pleasantly mild with a high of 14°C. Sunday holds a 40% chance of showers but still manages to reach a high of 12°C. Not bad, spring… not bad.
Historical Weather Snapshot
On this date in Dryden’s weather history, the highest recorded temperature was a toasty 19.3°C, logged way back in 1981. Meanwhile, the coldest April 9th hit a bone-chilling -23.3°C in 1996. So, if you’re feeling like today is somewhere in between—it really is!
What to Wear
It’s all about layers today! Start your morning with thermal base layers, gloves, and a warm, waterproof jacket—especially with snow and rain on the menu. By the afternoon, you might be able to shed a layer or two, but keep the umbrella or a hooded coat within reach.
Weather Trivia: Northern Ontario Surprise
Did you know that Dryden holds the title as the smallest community in Ontario with a city status? And while small, its weather sure likes to make a big impression—spring here is like a box of chocolates… you truly never know what you’re going to get!
