Clear Skies to Cloudy Chances – The Weather Keeps You Guessing in Dryden
DRYDEN & VERMILION BAY – WEATHER REPORT – A crisp spring morning is unfolding across Dryden and Vermilion Bay, with the temperature sitting at -4.7°C under mainly clear skies. It may look calm and lovely out there, but don’t be fooled — a wind chill of -12°C earlier this morning means it’s still coat weather, whether you’re walking the dog or just heading to Timmy’s.
Today’s Forecast – From Clear and Cold to Mild and Mellow
With humidity at a hefty 94%, it’s a damp kind of chill that clings, but there’s good news: the barometric pressure is holding steady at 102.1 kPa, indicating fair weather for now. Winds are light out of the east-northeast at 5 km/h but will pick up to around 15 km/h later today.
Temperatures are on the rise, aiming for a pleasant high of 8°C by this afternoon. Sunshine will dominate the morning before a few clouds roll in later today. The UV index will sit at a moderate 4, so don’t skip the sunscreen if you’re working or playing outdoors — those spring rays sneak up fast.
Tonight Through Monday – Fog, Showers, and Flurry Flirtations
Tonight, the skies remain partly cloudy with some fog patches developing overnight — the kind that adds a bit of mystery to early Friday drives. Winds stay light, and temperatures will fall to -4°C with a wind chill around -6°C, so you’ll want to keep that cozy jacket handy for the late-night strolls.
Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud after the fog lifts in the morning. The high climbs to a balmy 11°C, though the day starts with a wind chill of -5°C. The UV index drops to a low 1 — not much sunburn danger, but still worth catching a few rays if you can.
Clouds build in by Friday night, with a 30 percent chance of showers and a low of +3°C. Saturday continues the overcast theme with another 30 percent chance of light showers and a daytime high of 13°C — practically a heatwave by Northwestern Ontario standards.
Sunday will see an uptick in precipitation chances with a 60 percent shot at showers and a cooler high of 9°C. Sunday night is when things really start to feel like spring and winter are in a custody battle — expect a mix of flurries or rain showers and a low of zero.
Monday keeps the drama going with a 60 percent chance of flurries or rain and a high of just +2°C. By Monday night, snow becomes more likely, with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a drop to -6°C — a reminder that yes, it’s still April in the north.
Weather History for April 10 in Dryden
On this date, Dryden has seen it all. The warmest April 10 on record reached 20.6°C in 1991 — practically beach weather if you’ve got northern blood. The coldest? A bone-rattling -20.4°C way back in 1950. Today’s forecast sits nicely in the mild middle, which we’ll gladly take.
Wardrobe Suggestions
Bundle up in the morning — gloves and a warm coat are still very necessary with wind chills dipping well below zero. But by afternoon, you can shed a few layers, especially if you’re soaking up the sunny breaks. Keep that umbrella nearby heading into the weekend — you’ll likely need it.
Weather Trivia – Dryden’s Foggy Fame
Did you know Dryden and Vermilion Bay often see spring fog thanks to cold nights followed by sunny mornings? It’s the perfect mix of conditions that gives the area a touch of “coastal” mystery—without the actual coast.
