Warm Air Rises Over Dryden and Vermilion Bay—But Not for Long
Dryden & Vermilion Bay, ON – Monday, May 5, 2025 – The day kicks off with mainly clear skies and a calm, cool morning in the Dryden and Vermilion Bay region. As of 5:00 AM CDT, the temperature is 9.5°C, accompanied by a light southern breeze at 17 km/h. The air feels fresh, with a dew point of 2.2°C and a comfortable relative humidity of 60%. Visibility stands at 16 km—slightly hazy but still allowing for great views across the boreal terrain. The barometric pressure is steady at 101.6 kPa and rising, which typically spells fair weather ahead, at least for the moment.
Sunny and Seasonally Warm Today
Expect sunshine throughout Monday with a warm high expected around 24°C (based on regional trends and neighboring observations). Winds will continue from the south and could pick up slightly as the day progresses, helping push in that warmer air. It’s an excellent day to enjoy some outdoor activity before the weather does what it so often does in Northwestern Ontario—changes course entirely.
Temperatures Set to Tumble by Tuesday
Tonight, skies will stay clear with a pleasant overnight low near 9°C. Winds will ease, setting the stage for a calm evening. But come Tuesday, things begin to cool off. Expect a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of morning and early afternoon showers. The high drops significantly, likely reaching just around 15°C, as cooler air is drawn in by north winds, gusting up to 40 km/h.
Tuesday night will be brisk with a clear sky and a low near 0°C—gardening fans, take note and cover those seedlings! Wednesday brings back full sunshine but holds on to the chill with a high near 14°C and another clear, crisp night dipping to around +2°C.
Historical Weather: May Extremes in the Making
On May 5, Dryden has seen everything from an early-spring heatwave to frost-nipped mornings. The warmest recorded temperature for this date was 26.5°C in 1990, while the coldest dropped to -4.4°C in 1977. Today’s weather seems to be aiming for that warm end of the spectrum—but only briefly.
Wardrobe Wisdom: Today is perfect for lighter layers or short sleeves, but don’t store your sweaters yet. With chilly air returning Tuesday night, you’ll need them again quickly. And if you’re out early in the morning, gloves might not be an overreaction!
Dryden Weather Trivia: Did you know Dryden is home to one of Ontario’s smallest municipal airports with scheduled passenger service, yet it’s frequently used for regional weather tracking? It’s small—but mighty important in forecasting these spring shifts!
