A Cool, Wet Start Today Before Spring Sunshine Settles In
Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Rain, Fog, and a Hint of Flurries
Dryden and Vermilion Bay are waking up under partly cloudy skies and a saturated atmosphere, with a current temperature of 2.9°C as of 5:00 AM, according to Dryden Airport. The dew point matches the air temperature exactly, and with humidity at 100%, fog is hanging low, reducing visibility to 13 kilometres. Winds are currently out of the northeast at 11 km/h, but they’re expected to strengthen to 20 km/h this morning, gusting up to 40 km/h.
Barometric pressure sits at 101.3 kPa, and although relatively steady, the weather’s tone is set for showers today. Fog patches will gradually dissipate through the morning, but rain is expected to settle in shortly after. Daytime highs will peak at 8°C, but the combination of gusty winds and precipitation will make it feel cooler. The UV index is a modest 3—just enough to warrant sunglasses if the sun peeks through the clouds, but nothing to worry too much about.
Tonight: Rain Ends, But Don’t Dismiss the Flurries
This evening, expect a few lingering rain showers, but they’ll taper off near midnight. However, don’t put away the weather drama just yet—there’s a 60 percent chance of flurries developing overnight. Yes, you read that right—flurries in May! Winds will remain brisk from the northeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40, before becoming light overnight. Temperatures will drop to -2°C, with a wind chill making it feel more like -6°C.
Friday and the Weekend: A Springtime Takeover
Friday, May 2, kicks off with a 30 percent chance of early-morning flurries, followed by a mix of sun and cloud as the day progresses. Temperatures will climb to a high of 9°C, and the UV index will rise to a moderate 5. Winds will ease off, offering a more comfortable, if still slightly brisk, day.
Friday night sees skies clearing entirely and a low right at the freezing mark. Saturday welcomes a full dose of sunshine and a major temperature swing—expect a high of 19°C. By Sunday, it gets even better with sunny skies and a high of 22°C. It’s the kind of weekend weather that practically demands a lakeside walk or a backyard BBQ.
Historic Weather: May 1 Extremes
Dryden’s warmest May 1 came in 1987, when thermometers hit a balmy 26.4°C. On the chillier side, the coldest recorded was -9.4°C back in 1966. This year’s values keep us snugly in the “spring-transition” zone—wet, a little wild, and full of surprises.
What to Wear?
A waterproof coat and windbreaker are smart picks today, paired with insulated layers for that late-day chill. Overnight frost is likely, so anyone with garden ambitions should hold off for just a few more nights. But come the weekend, it’ll be T-shirts, sunglasses, and maybe even shorts weather.
Weather Trivia: Flurries in May? You Bet!
Dryden isn’t immune to spring snow surprises. In fact, measurable snow has occurred as late as May 14 in the area’s recorded history—so don’t stash the shovel just yet!
