NetNewsLedger Weather Desk – Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – Good morning, Dryden and Vermilion Bay! You’re waking up to a crisp 4°C under mainly clear skies, with a gentle but gusty breeze out of the northeast at 18 km/h, reaching gusts up to 28 km/h. The air is brisk and dry, with a humidity reading of 61% and barometric pressure at 102.2 kPa, holding steady.
Today – Clearing Skies and Warmer Air
Get ready for a beautiful turnaround in conditions today as skies clear late this morning, ushering in plenty of sunshine just in time for lunch. Winds will pick up speed, blowing from the east at 20 km/h and gusting to 40 km/h—a good day for flying a kite, not so much for a hat without a chinstrap! Temperatures will climb to a comfortable high of 15°C. With a UV index of 7, sunscreen is a must if you’re spending time outside.
Tonight – Clouds Return Briefly
The clear evening won’t last forever—increasing cloudiness is expected overnight, but there’s no sign of rain. Winds remain easterly at 20 km/h gusting to 40, making it a breezy night with temperatures dipping to a low of 4°C. Still above freezing, but it wouldn’t hurt to toss an extra log on the fire if you’re at camp.
Looking Ahead – Classic Spring Weather
Wednesday brings a sun-filled sky and a warmer high of 18°C, though winds from the northeast will continue to gust to 40 km/h. Thursday will carry on the sunny streak with a high of 16°C, perfect for spring outings, garden prep, or an early round of golf.
What to Wear
Think layers: a light jacket or windbreaker this morning will keep the chill and wind at bay. By afternoon, short sleeves should be more than comfortable, especially in direct sun. And yes—don’t skip the sunscreen!
Weather Nugget – Dryden’s Not-So-Dry Skies
Despite its name, Dryden sees nearly 680 mm of annual precipitation—but not today! You’re set for a dry stretch that’s perfect for drying laundry the natural way or getting ahead on yardwork.
