DRYDEN – WEATHER UPDATE – If your garden was dreaming of summer, it got a reality check this morning. A frost advisory remains in effect for Dryden and Vermilion Bay, as temperatures are hovering right around the freezing mark—and so is your tomato plant’s will to survive.
As of 5:00 AM CDT at Dryden Airport, the mercury sits at 0.1°C under mainly clear skies, with a dew point of -1.8°C and humidity at 87%. Winds are coming in from the east at 13 km/h, adding a bite to the air and dropping the wind chill to -6°C—a chilly reminder that spring in Northwestern Ontario likes to keep you guessing. Visibility is a good 16 km, and the barometric pressure is a steady 102.8 kPa.
Frost Advisory In Effect:
Environment Canada’s frost advisory is no idle warning. Temperatures near freezing during the growing season can damage or kill tender crops and plants. Cover your flowers, veggies, and seedlings, especially if they’re in lower-lying or shaded areas. Tonight may bring another flirtation with frost, with lows dipping to just +2°C.
The Forecast Ahead:
Today, skies will stay sunny with winds shifting to the east at 20 km/h, and we’ll eventually warm up to a high of 13°C. Keep that jacket close and gloves handy this morning though—the wind chill is biting.
Tonight remains mostly clear, but the risk of frost continues, so keep those garden covers close. The overnight low will be +2°C.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week:
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Tuesday brings mainly sunny skies and a high of 16°C with an east breeze and UV index of 7—don’t forget the sunscreen.
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Wednesday warms us up even further with full sun and a high of 20°C.
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Overnight lows remain cool at around +2°C, so evening campfires might still call for a hoodie and a hot drink.
What to Wear:
Bundle up this morning—layers are your friend. Think warm gloves and a toque if you’re out early, and by midday you’ll only need a light jacket.
Historical Perspective:
Today’s temperatures are far from the warmest we’ve seen on May 19, which once reached a steamy 28.6°C back in 1980. But we’re also nowhere near the record cold of -3.3°C, so maybe Mother Nature is just playing it safe.
