From Sunbeams to Surprise Showers – April Keeps Things Interesting

A Clear and Chilly Morning, but Spring Has Plans

The day in Dryden and Vermilion Bay kicks off with mainly clear skies and a cool nip in the air. Observed at 5:00 AM CDT from Dryden Airport, the temperature sits at a modest 0.7°C, though the northeast wind at 13 km/h makes it feel closer to a frosty -8°C. That’s the kind of morning where your coffee better be hot and your jacket better be zipped. The barometric pressure is stable at 101.5 kPa, and humidity is sitting at 81%, giving the morning air that crisp, clean feel.

As the sun rises higher, we can expect mainly sunny skies through the morning before cloud cover starts to build early this afternoon. That spring sunshine will push us up to a high of 12°C today, though with a twist: there’s a 30 percent chance of showers sneaking in late this afternoon. The wind will shift to the southeast by late morning, picking up speed to 20 km/h and gusting to 40—perfect weather for battling with your umbrella.

The UV index climbs to a moderate 5, so don’t forget those sunglasses and a bit of SPF if you’re enjoying the earlier part of the day outdoors.

Tonight: A Mixed Bag – Rain First, Then Snow?

By tonight, the atmosphere decides it hasn’t quite made up its mind about the season. Expect periods of rain developing this evening, changing to a mix of rain and snow after midnight. Wind from the southeast will keep gusting up to 40 km/h before settling down later on. The overnight low will remain above freezing at +2°C, but don’t be surprised if a few snowflakes make a dramatic reappearance in the wee hours.

Wednesday Through Saturday: From Gray to Glorious

Wednesday sticks to the cloudy theme with a 60 percent chance of showers throughout the day. The temperature will climb to a cooler high of 9°C, and the UV index dips to 2—so no need to stress about sunburn. Wednesday night continues with cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of rain or flurries. Yes, flurries… again. The overnight low will hover at +1°C.

Thursday brings more cloud cover and another 30 percent chance of showers with a daytime high of 8°C. By Thursday night, skies remain overcast and the low sits at +2°C.

Friday steps things up with a high of 13°C, but the clouds aren’t quite ready to clear out just yet. That changes Friday night, with clear skies paving the way for a sunny and downright delightful Saturday—expect a high of 18°C and sunshine that finally feels like a reward for your weather patience.

What to Wear: Prepare for Everything

Start the day layered up, including a warm jacket and gloves for the morning chill. Switch to lighter layers by the afternoon, but keep a raincoat handy—you’ll need it if those showers roll through. Tonight’s mixed precipitation? A reminder that waterproof boots still have their place in April.

Weather Trivia: A Record of Extremes

On this day, Dryden’s record high temperature is a balmy 23.9°C, set back in 1980—proof that spring has potential! On the flip side, the record low plummeted to a frigid -12.2°C in 1959. So if you’re feeling confused by today’s sun-snow forecast combo, just know: history says it’s par for the April course.