Morning Chill, Afternoon Thrill – Summer Sneaks In Early
DRYDEN – VERMILION BAY – WEATHER – It’s a cool, cloudy morning in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, with the temperature sitting at 2.8°C at 5:00 AM according to observations from Dryden Airport. The humidity is holding strong at 88%, and the dew point is 1.0°C, making it feel a touch damp but not unpleasant. Winds are moving in from the south-southwest at 15 km/h, and barometric pressure is steady at 101.4 kPa. Visibility is decent at 16 km, but the real headline is what’s coming next: sunshine and warmth.
Sunshine Breaks Through and Temperatures Soar
Cloudy skies will clear by late this morning, setting the stage for a fantastic spring afternoon. Winds will pick up from the southwest, reaching 30 km/h and gusting to 50—just enough to tousle your hair or challenge your backyard umbrella. The temperature will rise to a lovely 19°C, and with the UV index at 6 (high), it’s definitely time to reach for the sunscreen.
Tonight will be clear and calm, with winds from the northwest at 20 km/h gusting to 40 before easing off. The low will be a comfortable +4°C, perfect for a late-night walk or stargazing by the lake.
Sunday will serve up nothing but sunshine and an even warmer high of 23°C. That UV index climbs to 7, so pack the sun protection if you’re spending time outdoors. Sunday night remains clear and mild with a low of 6°C.
Monday kicks the thermostat up another notch with full sun and a high of 24°C. It’s not patio weather—it’s mandatory patio weather. Monday night will be clear and slightly warmer than Sunday, dipping to 9°C.
Tuesday cools things off slightly with a high of 17°C under sunny skies, but the night will bring a quick plunge to -2°C—yes, just when your plants started feeling safe. You might want to keep the tomato seedlings indoors one more night.
What to Wear and a Bit of Weather Whimsy
Start with a light jacket this morning, but expect to ditch it by noon. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and something that can stand up to gusty breezes. And yes, it’s time to dust off the patio furniture—your backyard is about to become your favourite room.
Weather trivia time: The warmest May 3rd on record in Dryden was 27.8°C in 1998, while the chilliest dipped to -5.1°C in 1974. Today’s warmth might not break records, but it will definitely break the cycle of chilly mornings we’ve been stuck in.
