A Frosty Start with Spring in Sight
Dryden & Vermilion Bay, ON – It’s a brisk Easter Sunday morning across the region, but don’t let the -1.5°C reading at 6:00 AM CDT fool you—there’s sunshine on the way and a warm-up in store. Winds are already picking up from the south at 18 km/h, making it feel more like -7°C with the wind chill. Humidity is sitting at 80%, and visibility is a clear 16 km under mainly clear skies. The barometric pressure is at 102.4 kPa and holding steady for now, although a gradual shift in weather patterns is on the horizon.
Today’s Forecast: A Sunny Boost to the Easter Mood
The sun will take center stage today, giving us a pleasant break from April’s indecision. Expect a high of 13°C by this afternoon, as winds strengthen out of the south to 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h. It’s a chilly start—wind chill values are as low as -8°C this morning—but the sunshine should make quick work of the cold.
With a UV index of 5, considered moderate, it’s a good idea to slather on a bit of sunscreen if you’re heading outside to enjoy the spring sunshine—especially if you’re sneaking in a hike or a backyard egg hunt.
Tonight: Calm and Cool Under Partly Cloudy Skies
Clear skies will dominate the evening, becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Winds will ease off, becoming light after sunset, and the temperature will dip to -1°C with a wind chill around -5°C. If you’re out for an evening stroll or enjoying a campfire, bundle up with a warm coat.
Monday to Thursday: A Little Bit of Everything
Monday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a high near 12°C. Winds stay light, and the morning starts cool again with a wind chill around -5°C. Monday night turns cloudy, with a low of zero.
Tuesday sees clouds thickening with a 30% chance of rain and a cooler high of 8°C. Rain chances increase to 60% by Tuesday night as temperatures hold at 2°C.
Wednesday continues the cloudy theme with a 60% chance of rain during the day and a high of 8°C. By night, temperatures fall to -1°C with a 30% chance of either light rain showers or flurries sneaking in—because, well, it’s northern Ontario.
Thursday brings some balance back into the forecast with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 12°C. Nighttime skies remain partly cloudy with a low of 1°C, offering some reprieve from the midweek gloom.
Historic Weather Snapshot
Historically, April 20 in Dryden has seen quite the temperature range. The warmest on record hit a lovely 22.8°C in 1987, while the coldest plunged to a wintery -15.3°C in 1992. So, today’s weather is somewhere in the polite middle—not too warm, not too chilly, just very “April.”
Wardrobe Wisdom
Morning: Bundle up with a thermal layer, gloves, and a windproof jacket.
Afternoon: Time to shed some layers—a light jacket or hoodie should do.
Evening: It’ll cool quickly after sunset, so keep the fleece or parka handy.
Weather Trivia: What’s in a Wind?
Did you know? Southern Ontario winds often bring in warmer air, but in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, those same breezes have a history of kicking up sudden spring thaws—or surprise gusts that’ve sent more than one lawn chair tumbling into a neighbour’s yard. Always check those gust speeds before patio season officially kicks off!
