Brutal Wind Chills Near -40°C – Frostbite Risk High
Dryden & Vermilion Bay face extreme cold with wind chills near -40°C this morning. Frostbite risk is high, and another bitterly cold night is ahead. Stay warm!
If you were hoping for a warmer morning, think again—Dryden and Vermilion Bay are locked in a deep freeze this Wednesday, with an Extreme Cold Warning in effect. At 6:00 AM CST, the temperature sits at a bitter -27°C, but the wind chill makes it feel like -38°C.
With a south-southwest wind at 15 km/h, even a few minutes outside could result in frostbite on exposed skin.
The humidity is at 74%, and the barometric pressure is steady at 102.3 kPa. Visibility is 16 km, which is decent, but not much of a comfort when the air is this frigid.
The coldest temperatures will hang around this morning before daytime heating brings some slight relief. However, with a wind chill near -40°C, anyone venturing outside must dress in full winter gear—that means layers, face coverings, and warm gloves.
Today: A Slight Warm-Up (But Still Cold)
Skies will remain mainly sunny, but don’t expect a huge warm-up. The high will reach -19°C, with the wind chill improving slightly to -23°C in the afternoon. Winds will remain light at up to 15 km/h, which will help prevent conditions from feeling worse.
The UV index will be low at 1, so while you don’t need sunscreen, you do need to protect your skin from frostbite, which remains a concern throughout the day.
Tonight: Another Brutally Cold Night
The deep freeze returns overnight, with temperatures plunging to -30°C. The wind chill will sit at -25°C in the evening but worsen to -35°C overnight, meaning another dangerous night for anyone outdoors. Skies will remain mostly clear, allowing heat to escape and keeping conditions frigid.
Thursday: Bitterly Cold Again
Thursday won’t bring much relief, with a high of only -21°C. The morning will start with a wind chill of -36°C, improving only slightly to -28°C in the afternoon. Once again, frostbite will be a major risk, so bundling up remains essential.
By Thursday night, clouds will increase, bringing a 30% chance of flurries. The overnight low will dip to -25°C, keeping the cold streak alive.
Looking Ahead: Some Snow, But No Major Warm-Up
- Friday: A mix of sun and cloud, high of -16°C—still cold, but not as extreme.
- Friday Night: Clear skies, low of -26°C—another bitter one.
- Saturday: Sunny with a high of -18°C, followed by another clear, frigid night with a low of -28°C.
How to Dress for This Arctic Blast
- Layer up: Thermal base layers, a heavy insulated jacket, windproof pants, and warm boots.
- Face protection: A balaclava or scarf is a must—wind chills this cold can freeze skin in minutes.
- Hand and foot warmers: Keep fingers and toes from going numb.
Dryden Weather Trivia
Did you know? The coldest temperature ever recorded in Dryden was -44.4°C on January 19, 1943. While today’s cold isn’t quite record-breaking, it’s still dangerously low—so stay warm and safe!
