A Chilly Cloud Cover to Start, But Sunshine Isn’t Far Off
Good morning from Dryden, Vermilion Bay, and those navigating along Highway 17! It’s a brisk start to Tuesday, April 15th, with temperatures sitting at -2.6°C and a gentle north-northwest wind blowing at 11 km/h, making it feel like -7°C. A touch of that good ol’ northern nip in the air! The barometric pressure is holding at 101.7 kPa, humidity is sitting at a crisp 85%, and visibility is a clear 16 km despite the cloud cover.
There’s a 40 percent chance of flurries this morning, so don’t be surprised if the car needs a quick brush-off before hitting the road. But hang in there—sunshine is expected to break through this afternoon as skies begin to clear. Winds will pick up a bit from the northwest at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40, adding to the chill with a wind chill of -10°C this morning. The high is expected to reach a modest +4°C. The UV index clocks in at 4, so if you’re outside once the sun peeks through, a little sunscreen might actually come in handy—yes, even in a parka.
Tonight – Crystal Clear and Cold as Ever
Clear skies take over tonight, but don’t let them fool you into thinking it’ll be warm. Winds will lighten up to 15 km/h, and temperatures are forecast to dip down to -9°C, with a sharp wind chill of -14°C. It’s a night for fleece pajamas, thermal socks, and maybe an extra blanket if you’re in an older farmhouse.
Midweek Outlook – A Pleasant Wednesday Before Clouds and Showers Return
Wednesday will kick off with sunshine and some real potential for a spring-like feel. That said, the morning will feel like -14°C with the wind chill, so don’t ditch the winter gear just yet. By late morning, winds will swing in from the south at 20 km/h, pushing the high to a decent 9°C. The afternoon sees a shift to a mix of sun and cloud, giving us one of the better days this week.
Clouds return Wednesday night, bringing with them a 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. The low will stay just around zero, giving Thursday an unsettled start. Expect cloudy skies and a 60 percent chance of—you guessed it—either rain or flurries, and a high of +4°C.
Thursday night turns a bit slushy, with periods of rain or snow expected and a low of -2°C. Friday continues the cloudy trend with a 40 percent chance of flurries or rain showers and a high near 4°C. Overnight temperatures dip again to -7°C under partially cloudy skies and a lingering 30 percent chance of flurries.
What Should You Wear?
Layers, layers, and then… maybe another layer. Mornings are frigid, so gloves and a wind-resistant coat are essential. By afternoon, you might be comfortable shedding a layer—especially on Wednesday. And don’t forget waterproof boots; your feet will thank you when the rain and snow start playing tag.
Weather History You Can Drop at the Coffee Shop
Dryden has seen some spring extremes on this day. The warmest April 15th on record brought a balmy 21.5°C back in 1987—shorts weather! Meanwhile, the coldest dips to a bone-rattling -20.4°C, recorded in 1943. So no, it’s not unusual for April to toss us this kind of weather cocktail. Just another chapter in the great saga of Northern Ontario spring.
