A Snowy Morning in Dryden
Good morning, Dryden and Vermilion Bay! The day begins at -8°C with light snow falling. Winds are light from the west-northwest at 8 km/h, but the wind chill brings the temperature down to -12°C. Humidity is high at 93%, and visibility is reduced to 10 km due to the snow in the air. The barometric pressure is at 101.5 kPa—a typical wintery start for the region.
Friday’s Forecast: Flurries and Chilly Breezes
The skies will stay cloudy throughout the day, with a 40% chance of flurries lingering into the morning and early afternoon. Winds will stay light, reaching up to 15 km/h, and the high will only climb to -11°C. Wind chills will make it feel like -19°C in the morning and -14°C by the afternoon. Winter layers are essential to fend off the chill!
Tonight: Cold Conditions Continue
The evening will remain mainly cloudy, with winds up to 15 km/h. Temperatures will dip to a low of -18°C, with wind chills of -15°C early on, falling further to -22°C overnight. It’s the kind of night that calls for hot cocoa and staying indoors.
Saturday: Sun Peeks Through
Saturday will offer a brief break from the clouds with a mix of sun and cloud. However, it will stay cold, with a high of -13°C. Overnight, expect more clouds to roll in, bringing a 40% chance of flurries and a low of -20°C.
Sunday: Winter’s Chill Deepens
Sunday’s forecast remains cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries and a high of -14°C. Overnight, the temperature will plummet to a bone-chilling -27°C, so prepare for an icy end to the weekend.
Historical Weather Tidbit
Dryden’s warmest January 10th on record hit 3.9°C in 1981, while the coldest plunged to -40.5°C in 1977. Today’s weather sits squarely in the middle—but wind chills might have you thinking otherwise!
Wardrobe Wisdom
Bundle up with warm jackets, gloves, and scarves today. Insulated boots are a must for the snowy conditions, and thermal layers will keep you cozy as the temperatures drop further into the weekend.
Weather Trivia
Did you know? Dryden is part of Ontario’s snow belt, where annual snowfall can exceed 200 cm. A winter wonderland for snow lovers!
