DRYDEN & VERMILION BAY – May 2, 2025 – It’s a chilly, cloud-covered start to the day across Dryden and Vermilion Bay, but hold tight—this sleepy spring morning will soon give way to a much sunnier, warmer, and dare we say, sunscreen-worthy weekend. At 5:00 AM, the temperature at Dryden Airport is 0.5°C, and with a light northeast breeze at 13 km/h, it definitely feels brisk. Humidity is sitting at 90%, with a dew point of -1.0°C, and visibility is steady at 16 km under a thick sky of early morning clouds. The barometric pressure is at 101.7 kPa and rising, which is a promising sign for improved weather on the way.
Today, clouds will stick around for a bit longer, but conditions will gradually brighten. Expect a high near 14°C later in the day as the sun starts to punch through the gloom. While the forecasted cloud cover may keep temperatures subdued for the morning hours, you’ll still want those sunglasses ready for the afternoon. The UV index is expected to hit moderate levels—enough to warrant a little sun protection if you’re outdoors for long stretches.
Dryden’s weather history on May 2 runs the gamut. The warmest on record hit a balmy 27.8°C in 2001, while the coldest tumbled down to -7.3°C in 1983. So, starting around freezing isn’t exactly out of line for this time of year, but it’s safe to say we’re heading in the right direction.
Tonight looks clearer with a few clouds drifting in, and the wind will continue from the southwest at about 20 km/h. The overnight low will land around 4°C—a good night for sleeping with the windows cracked open, if you’re feeling brave.
Saturday keeps the good news rolling. After a cloudy start, expect clearing skies by afternoon and a spring-perfect high of 21°C. Winds will be calmer, and the UV index will rise to 6—yes, we’ve entered “don’t forget the sunscreen” territory. Saturday night stays clear and mild, with a low of 10°C.
Sunday brings the sun in full force, and temperatures will soar to 24°C. If you’ve been itching to get the boat out or break out the shorts, your moment has arrived. The clear skies continue through the night with a low of 10°C.
Monday rounds out this run of stellar spring weather with sunshine and another warm high of 25°C. Some cloudy periods may return Monday night, but it’ll stay comfortably mild with a low of 7°C.
This morning definitely calls for a jacket and a warm drink, but by the weekend, it’ll be all about sunglasses, light layers, and maybe even some sandals. The shift from “frosty” to “sunny and stunning” will be fast—don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
Fun Dryden fact: thanks to its position between the boreal forest and prairie air masses, the region can flip from cold to hot in a matter of days. It’s not unusual in May for locals to scrape frost off their windshield one morning and get a sunburn two days later—and this weekend is shaping up to do exactly that.
