Today’s Forecast in Dryden and Vermilion Bay
Good morning Dryden and Vermilion Bay! It’s a fresh and nippy start to your Tuesday, with wind chills making it feel like a frosty -12°C. Thankfully, sunny skies are your reward for braving the morning chill! Winds are coming out of the north at 20 km/h, gusting up to 40 km/h, but will mellow out later this morning, so if you’re planning a stroll, just time it right to avoid the early bluster.
Today’s high will top out at a cool 7°C — not exactly shorts weather yet, but it’s a step in the right direction. With a UV index of 5, considered moderate, sunscreen is still a smart move, even if the temperatures are fooling your skin into thinking otherwise. Barometric pressure trends show stability today (specific readings unavailable early this morning), and humidity will be moderate, making for crisp and comfortable spring air.
Tonight and Tomorrow: Clouds and Showers Moving In
Clear skies will greet you tonight, perfect for stargazing — at least until clouds sneak in during the early morning hours. Winds will shift to the south at 20 km/h before dawn, pulling in slightly warmer air and leading to a nighttime low of +1°C.
Wednesday, April 30th, brings a bit more drama. Increasing cloudiness early on will lead to a 40% chance of showers by the afternoon. Winds will again flex their muscles from the south at 20 km/h with gusts up to 40, calming down later in the day. But here’s the silver lining: a pleasantly mild high of 13°C is on the menu! The UV index dips just slightly to 4 but stays in the moderate range — still a decent day for a brisk walk (umbrella optional).
Wednesday night looks mostly cloudy, with the same 40% chance of showers lingering and temperatures only dropping to a balmy +5°C.
Peeking Ahead: More Clouds, but Hopeful Sunshine
Thursday, May 1st, will stay fairly consistent: cloudy with another 40% chance of showers and a high of 12°C. Thursday night continues the theme with cloudy periods and a low near +1°C. Friday, May 2nd, offers a tentative break with a mix of sun and cloud and just a 30% chance of showers, with a slightly cooler high of 10°C. Friday night, skies clear out, and temperatures will dip to a brisk -1°C — spring is definitely still finding its rhythm!
Historic Highs and Lows for April 29
A little perspective for today’s chill: Dryden’s record high for April 29th is a toasty 25.5°C, set back in 1980. On the flip side, the record low for this date is a frosty -9.2°C, from way back in 1959. So, while today might feel brisk, it’s still a far cry from the coldest it’s ever been!
What to Wear?
Mornings like this call for full-on spring survival gear: thick jackets, cozy scarves, and gloves are your best friends. Shed a few layers later today when the sun warms things up, but keep a light sweater handy for when that north breeze sneaks back in. Rain gear will be handy tomorrow — better to carry it than to wish you had!
Dryden and Vermilion Bay Weather Trivia
Did you know? Dryden is one of the smallest communities in Canada to be officially classified as a city — and it gets about 130 cm of snow each year! Luckily, today’s sun reminds us that the snow season is firmly behind us (we hope).
