Flurries, Rain, Sunshine—and Everything in Between
DRYDEN & VERMILION BAY, ON – WEATHER REPORT – April 17, 2025 – The weather in Dryden and Vermilion Bay is juggling more acts than a circus this Easter weekend. From flurries and showers to clear skies and sunshine, it’s shaping up to be a real spring sampler platter. If you’re hoping for consistency, well… you’ll find it in the inconsistency.
Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy and Just Above Freezing
As of 5:00 AM CDT, it’s a mostly cloudy morning at Dryden Airport, where the temperature is sitting at 1.4°C. With a dew point of -5.9°C and humidity at 58%, the air is cool but not too damp. Winds are coming in steadily from the east-southeast at 15 km/h, and visibility is a decent 16 km. The barometric pressure is 101.0 kPa and on a gentle downward trend, signaling changes afoot.
Thursday: Gray Skies and Growing Rain Chances
The day begins with a 40% chance of light rain showers or flurries. As we roll into the noon hour, those odds shift into a near-certainty as periods of rain move in. Highs will top out around +5°C, and with a low UV index of 2, you won’t need the shades—just a good hood and waterproof boots. It’s one of those transitional days where you’re not quite sure if you’re stepping into spring or sneaking back into winter.
Tonight: From Rain to Flurries by Morning
As the evening progresses, rain will taper off, but don’t put the umbrella away just yet. Skies remain cloudy with a 40% chance of lingering rain showers that could morph into flurries overnight as temperatures dip to a steady 0°C. It’s the kind of forecast that makes soup sound like a really good idea.
Friday: Still Cloudy, Still Can’t Decide Between Rain or Snow
Friday continues the cloudy theme, with a 40% chance of morning flurries switching over to light rain or flurries as the temperature inches up to +2°C. Not exactly patio weather, but we’re getting there. Friday night stays cloudy with a 30% chance of more flurries and a low of -4°C, so keep the mitts within reach.
Saturday and Sunday: A Bright Turn for Easter Weekend
Saturday offers a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries and a high of +3°C. Not warm, but sunny skies always feel a little warmer than the thermometer says. Saturday night clears out nicely, dipping to -2°C.
Easter Sunday is the real weather gift—sunny skies and a springy high of 11°C! A perfect day to get outdoors, shake off the winter cabin fever, or let the kids loose on an egg hunt without snow boots. Sunday night stays calm with cloudy periods and a low near -1°C.
Monday: A Mixed Bag Returns
Monday’s back to classic April unpredictability with a 40% chance of rain or snow and a daytime high of 9°C. By nightfall, a 30% chance of flurries or showers lingers with a low of 0°C.
What to Wear
You’ll need it all this weekend—rain jacket, warm layers, and sunglasses. Thursday and Friday call for waterproof gear and layers. By Sunday, a light spring jacket will do just fine.
Did You Know?
Dryden is one of the smallest communities in Ontario classified as a city, and it’s known for having one of the most varied climates in Northwestern Ontario. That “four seasons in a day” feeling? Yep, it’s kind of their thing.
