Today’s Cloudy Forecast
Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Red Lake Road, and Wabigoon are starting the day under cloudy skies with a temperature of -10°C. Humidity is at 89%, and a southerly wind at 13 km/h is creating a brisk wind chill of -16°C. Visibility is a clear 16 km, but the 40% chance of flurries this morning and a risk of freezing drizzle could create slick conditions, so take care when traveling.
The high today will reach -9°C, but it will feel much colder, with wind chills of -19°C this morning and -12°C this afternoon. Winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h, keeping the chill factor manageable but noticeable.
Tonight: Cold and Calm
The evening remains cloudy, with temperatures dipping to -13°C. Wind chills will hover near -13°C this evening and drop to -18°C overnight, so it’s a night for cozying up indoors. Winds will remain calm, up to 15 km/h.
Monday: Clearer Skies Ahead
Monday starts cloudy but will clear later in the day, bringing some much-needed sunshine. The high will be -8°C, with wind chills of -18°C in the morning and -11°C in the afternoon. The UV index will be low at 1, making it a bright but not blinding day. Monday night will bring cloudy periods with a low of -11°C.
Looking Ahead
Tuesday and Wednesday feature a mix of sun and clouds, with highs reaching -5°C to -3°C. By Thursday, the skies turn cloudy, and temperatures will rise to -1°C, offering a brief respite from the deeper chill.
Wardrobe Advice
Dress for the wind chill! Layers are key, with a warm parka, insulated gloves, and waterproof boots. Don’t forget a scarf to protect your face, especially tonight.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Dryden’s record low for December 22 is a bone-chilling -37.8°C, set in 1963. By contrast, the highest temperature on this date was 4.6°C, reached in 1998. Weather extremes are no stranger to this area!
