April’s Trying, But Winter’s Not Letting Go
DRYDEN – WEATHER – Dryden and Vermilion Bay are waking up under cloudy skies and a cold start this Friday morning, with the temperature hovering at -1.9°C as of 4:00 AM at Dryden Airport. Humidity is sitting at 81%, and while that doesn’t bring much comfort, visibility is decent at 16 km. A gentle south wind is blowing at 9 km/h, enough to bring the wind chill down to -5°C.
Barometric pressure is steady at 102.3 kPa and rising, hinting at a shift in weather—though not necessarily a warm one.
If you are thinking this long lingering affair between Mother Nature and Old Man Winter has or should have run its course, you are not alone. Time for real spring weather is overdue.
Friday Forecast: Flurries, Clouds, and a Slightly Icy Feel
Clouds are in full command today with a 30% chance of flurries early this morning turning into more consistent snowfall by mid-morning.
Expect up to 2 cm of snow through the day—not enough for a snow day, but certainly enough to keep the shovels limbered up.
Winds will remain light, up to 15 km/h, but the chill will linger, with wind chill making it feel more like -6°C during the morning hours. The daytime high will just touch the freezing mark at 0°C. The UV index is low at 2, so while you might squint at a snow-glare, the sun isn’t packing much heat.
Tonight: Chill Deepens as Skies Stay Gloomy
Flurries will taper off early in the evening, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies. Winds stay relatively tame at 15 km/h or less, but the cold settles in with a low of -9°C. Wind chill will make it feel closer to -12°C overnight—so don’t be fooled by the lack of wind; it’ll be a good night to cuddle up with something warm (fuzzy socks or a furry pet, your call).
Saturday: Flurries Return with a Windy Punch
Saturday brings more cloud cover and a 60% chance of flurries by the afternoon. Winds will whip in from the west at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, making for a blustery and uncomfortable day outdoors. The high reaches only -1°C, but in the morning it’ll feel closer to -17°C with wind chill. Even in the afternoon, it’ll feel like -7°C. The UV index bumps up to 3, so while the sun may try to peek through, it won’t warm things up much.
Saturday night will remain chilly with cloudy periods and a 30% chance of flurries. Temperatures dip back down to -9°C.
Sunday and Monday Outlook: Still Chilly, But Hints of Sun
Sunday continues the pattern with a mix of sun and cloud and a 40% chance of—you guessed it—flurries. The high will be -3°C, and the night sinks to a deep freeze at -14°C. Monday looks a little better, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -3°C. It’s cold, but at least it’s not snowing—yet. Monday night clears out completely, dropping to -11°C.
What to Wear
This weekend is a full winter gear situation. Layer up with thermals, insulated coats, gloves, and warm boots. A windproof outer layer is a must for Saturday’s gusty forecast. Sunglasses might be useful for Sunday and Monday—but don’t let the blue sky fool you; it’s still a freezer out there.
Historic Weather Snapshot
On April 4th in Dryden’s weather archives, the warmest on record reached a very spring-like 14.0°C, while the coldest plunged to a bitter -25.1°C. So while today may feel chilly, we’re actually right in the middle of the usual April tug-of-war between seasons.
Dryden Weather Trivia
Did you know Dryden is one of Canada’s smallest cities by population but one of the snowiest spots in Northwestern Ontario? It’s the kind of place where winter checks out when it feels like it—not when the calendar says so.
