A Mild Sunday Leads to a Messy Monday Mix of Snow and Wind
Forecast for Sunday, April 13, 2025
Dryden and Vermilion Bay are waking up to a calm and mainly clear morning, with a temperature of 0.8°C as observed at 6:00 AM CDT at the Dryden Airport. Visibility is decent at 16 kilometres, and humidity is sitting at 85%—a recipe for some light morning fog, which should quickly fade with the rising sun. The barometric pressure is currently at 101.0 kPa and falling, signaling the start of a weather pattern shift.
Today’s weather promises a mix of sun and cloud, offering a pleasant reprieve from the wintery vibes that keep making guest appearances. Expect a high of 11°C—ideal for a lakeside stroll or some backyard cleanup. Winds will stay light through the day, and the UV index will be a moderate 4, so you might want to throw on some sunglasses if you’re spending time outdoors.
Tonight: Cloudy Skies and a Late-Night Rain-Snow Duo
As the sun sets, expect clouds to roll in and a 40% chance of rain showers this evening. By midnight, the story shifts again with a few flurries mixing in with the rain, thanks to colder air moving in. Winds will swing to the north at 20 km/h after midnight, and temperatures will hover around the freezing mark at 0°C. It’s shaping up to be a slushy, slippery start to Monday morning, so tread carefully.
Monday, April 14: Snow Returns with a Side of Wind
Just when you thought you could stash the snow shovel, Mother Nature taps you on the shoulder with a reminder: not yet. Monday will bring periods of snow, which should taper off by late afternoon. Expect between 2 to 4 cm of accumulation—not a blizzard, but enough to coat the roads and make your Monday a little extra Monday-ish.
Winds will pick up from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, and the high will barely climb to +1°C. The UV index will dip to a low 1, so sunglasses can probably stay home.
Monday night remains cloudy, with a 40% chance of lingering flurries. It’ll be a blustery and cold evening, with lows dropping to -7°C. Time to haul the parka back out of storage.
Midweek Forecast: Chilly Starts, But Brighter Days Ahead
Tuesday, April 15, brings a blend of sun and cloud, along with a 30% chance of light flurries. The high should rise to a more comfortable +5°C. Overnight skies will clear, but the temperature will nosedive to a frosty -9°C.
Wednesday sees another mix of sun and cloud with a high of 6°C. The evening brings a 30% chance of either rain showers or flurries and a low of -3°C—another round of weather indecision from the skies.
What to Wear in Dryden and Vermilion Bay This Week
Today’s milder temperatures might tempt you into lighter layers, but don’t be fooled. Tonight and Monday call for waterproof boots and warm layers, especially with snow and cold winds on the horizon. Sunglasses for Sunday, winter coat for Monday, and every layer in between for the rest of the week.
Dryden Weather Trivia
Here’s a frosty fun fact: Dryden once experienced snow on June 4th—yes, June! That 1950 surprise flurry proved that Northwestern Ontario’s weather has a wild streak. So, a little April snow? Pretty tame by comparison!
Historic High for April 13 in Dryden: 22.6°C (1996)
Historic Low for April 13 in Dryden: -17.3°C (1950)
