Light Snow and Freezing Drizzle Greet Saturday Morning
DRYDEN – WEATHER – Dryden and Vermilion Bay are stepping into the weekend with a wintry encore, as light snow continues to fall early this morning. At 6:26 AM, the temperature at Dryden Airport is sitting at -2.4°C, with a light north wind at 5 km/h making it feel more like -4°C. Humidity is high at 95%, and with a dew point of -3.1°C, conditions remain damp and cold.
Visibility is decent at 11 km, but there is still a 40 percent chance of flurries this morning and even a risk of some freezing drizzle to give sidewalks and windshields a slick surprise.
The barometric pressure is at 101.8 kPa and steady, and there’s hope in the forecast—skies are expected to clear by this afternoon. Winds will stay light, up to 15 km/h, and temperatures will climb to a high of +5°C.
The UV index sits at 3, moderate, so when the sun finally breaks through, it’ll be just bright enough to require some shades.
Cold and Clear Tonight
Tonight brings a break from the clouds, with skies clearing across the region. Winds remain light, but with a low of -5°C and a wind chill dipping to -9°C, you’ll want to keep that toque within reach. Despite the chill, the calm conditions make it a good night to enjoy a quiet evening under the stars—if you’re bundled up enough to brave it.
Sunny Sunday Brings a Springtime Reboot
Sunday gives us a proper taste of spring. Sunny skies and southerly winds picking up to 30 km/h, gusting to 50, will help temperatures soar to a pleasant 13°C. It won’t feel that warm right away though—a wind chill of -9°C in the morning means layers are still essential to start the day. The UV index rises to 5, which is moderate, so don’t forget the sunscreen if you’re heading outdoors to enjoy the long-awaited warmth.
Cloudy periods return Sunday night, but the temperature only dips to -2°C, a much milder night compared to what we’ve had recently.
Milder Days Ahead, But Clouds Stick Around
Monday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 12°C—another day that feels genuinely springlike. Overnight, it stays cloudy with a low of -1°C, keeping conditions comfortable for mid-April.
Tuesday keeps the cloud cover, but temperatures remain on the mild side with a high of 9°C. By nightfall, there’s a 40 percent chance of rain moving in, and the low stays above freezing at +1°C.
What to Wear
Start your Saturday in full spring-winter hybrid gear: insulated layers, gloves, and sturdy footwear if you’re heading out while the snow or freezing drizzle lingers. This evening will still call for a heavier jacket. Sunday is the day for dressing in layers you can shed—a hoodie or fleece under a windbreaker should serve you well. And don’t forget those sunglasses!
Weather Trivia: Dryden’s Wild April Records
April 19 in Dryden has shown both faces of the season. The warmest recorded temperature on this date was a sunny 22.7°C in 1987—almost beach weather. The coldest? A bone-chilling -13.3°C in 1966. Today’s high of +5°C may not break any records, but with sunshine on the horizon and double-digit highs on the way, it feels like spring is finally nudging winter out the door.
