From Cloudy Skies to a Showery Mix — It’s April’s Way of Keeping Us on Our Toes
Morning Chill Gives Way to Double-Digit Highs Before Snow’s Surprise Return
Dryden & Vermilion Bay, ON — April 11, 2025 – It’s a crisp start to the day in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, with the mercury sitting at -0.6°C as of 5:00 AM CDT and a wind chill making it feel closer to -3. Cloudy skies and light fog patches are keeping the morning mood mellow, but don’t worry — brighter skies are on the way.
The humidity is holding steady at 74%, and with the wind from the WSW at 8 km/h, it’s breezy enough to remind you that winter hasn’t quite left the chat. Barometric pressure is at 102.4 kPa, suggesting stability for now — though it won’t last for long.
Fog patches are expected to dissipate later this morning, with skies clearing by midday for a lovely blend of sun and cloud. Winds remain gentle, topping out around 15 km/h, and temperatures will climb nicely to a high of 11°C. The UV index today is 4, which is moderate — so you might want to dust off the sunglasses.
Tonight, the forecast turns a bit moodier. Clouds will thicken, and there’s a 30% chance of showers sneaking in before dawn. Winds will shift from the south at 20 km/h, and the temperature will stay above freezing with a low of +2°C.
Saturday brings a similar weather dance — a mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of morning showers, but things brighten up through the day. The high will hit 13°C, and winds will ease in the afternoon after a breezy start. Saturday night continues with cloudy periods and a 30% chance of showers, dipping to a low of -1°C.
Sunday, however, is when Mother Nature flips the switch again. There’s a 60% chance of showers during the day with a high near 12°C, followed by rain or snow Sunday night and a low of -2°C. That sets us up for a true April surprise on Monday: expect periods of snow and a high of only -1°C, with temperatures dropping sharply to -10°C overnight as skies clear.
As for how to dress? Start with a warm base layer this morning — you’ll thank yourself for it — then switch to a lighter jacket by midday. With changing skies and a chance of wet weather overnight, packing a compact umbrella or raincoat is a smart move.
On this day in local weather history, Dryden has hit a record high of 19.4°C and a record low of -16.1°C, so we’re sitting comfortably in the middle of that dramatic April range.
Weather trivia to impress your cabin neighbours: Dryden and Vermilion Bay sit at the transition zone between prairie-influenced systems to the west and Great Lakes moisture from the east, making them hotspots for rapidly changing spring weather. If you don’t like the forecast — wait five minutes!
