Another Frigid Morning—But a Warm-Up is in Sight

Dryden & Vermilion Bay start March with a frigid -24°C and wind chills near -34°C. Sunshine dominates today, but a warm-up is coming with highs near +4°C Monday!

Dryden and Vermilion Bay are starting the day in an Arctic deep freeze, with the temperature sitting at -24°C. The west wind at 15 km/h is making it feel like a bone-chilling -34°C, so frostbite is a real risk if you’re heading outside. Humidity is at 81%, and the pressure sits at 102.6 kPa and rising, indicating stable but cold conditions. Visibility is decent at 16 km under mainly clear skies, but don’t let that fool you—this kind of cold bites fast.

Today’s Forecast: Sun, But Frigid Temperatures Persist

Expect sunny skies today, but don’t expect much warmth. Winds will stay light at up to 15 km/h, with a high of only -8°C. The wind chill will remain brutal this morning at -30°C before “warming up” to -14°C in the afternoon. The UV index is low at 2, but with all the bright snow, sunglasses might still come in handy.

Tonight: Cold with Increasing Clouds

Skies will stay clear this evening before cloud cover increases late at night. Winds remain light, but temperatures will dip to -17°C, with the wind chill making it feel like -24°C overnight. If you’re out late, bundle up—this is still frostbite territory!

Sunday: More Clouds, But Milder Air Arrives

Sunday starts cold, with a morning wind chill of -22°C. However, temperatures will rise to -2°C in the afternoon, marking the beginning of a much-needed warm-up. Skies will be cloudy, with a 40% chance of flurries in the afternoon. The wind chill will improve significantly, feeling like -6°C by the afternoon.

Sunday night will see partly cloudy skies and a low of -9°C.

Looking Ahead: A Major Temperature Rebound!

• Monday, March 3 – A mix of sun and clouds with a high of +4°C—finally breaking into positive temperatures! The night will be cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -5°C.
• Tuesday, March 4 – Cloudy with a 40% chance of snow and a high of -1°C. The night remains cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -11°C.

What to Wear?

Today and tonight, full winter gear is a must—heavy coats, insulated boots, gloves, scarves, and a toque will help you battle the bitter cold. If you’re outside for long, consider a face covering to prevent frostbite. By Sunday afternoon, conditions will be much more manageable, and by Monday, you may even get away with a lighter jacket!

Dryden Weather Trivia

Did you know? The coldest March 1 on record in Dryden was a staggering -39.2°C in 1962! Meanwhile, the warmest was a mild 6.5°C in 2000. While today isn’t record-breaking, it’s definitely on the colder side of history.