Overcast Skies Break for Sunshine Today as Temperatures Warm into the 20s
From Morning Clouds to Midweek Heat—A Classic Northwestern Ontario Forecast
DRYDEN – WEATHER – Monday, May 26, 2025 – It’s a cloudy and mild start to the week in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, but the clouds are only temporary. As the morning progresses, skies will brighten and sunshine will take the reins, launching the region into a stretch of sunny, summer-like weather.
At 5:00 AM CDT, Dryden Airport recorded a temperature of 10.8°C, with a dew point of 4.3°C, making for a comfortable 64% humidity. Winds are from the south-southeast at 11 km/h, and visibility is 16 km—not bad for a grey morning. Barometric pressure is at 102.7 kPa and steady, a good sign that conditions will remain stable and dry today.
This morning’s cloud cover will break into a mix of sun and cloud, with daytime highs climbing to a pleasant 23°C. The UV index is 7, rated as high, so if you’re planning to be outdoors—even with passing clouds—sun protection is a must.
Tonight sees partly cloudy skies clearing near midnight, with a mild overnight low of 9°C—ideal conditions for some late-night stargazing or a peaceful evening walk.
Sunny Skies Take Over the Week Ahead
Starting Tuesday, it’s full-on sunshine mode:
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Tuesday: Sunny and 24°C, low of 10°C
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Wednesday: More sunshine, high of 24°C, low of 11°C
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Thursday: The warmest day yet, sunny and 27°C, with a mild low of 13°C
This is the kind of week that makes up for those snowy April mornings and rainy May long weekends. Whether you’re working outdoors, planning a picnic, or just hoping to soak up some vitamin D, Mother Nature is playing along nicely—at least for now.
Wardrobe Suggestion
Start your day with a light jacket or long sleeves for the morning chill, but be ready to swap them out for breathable, summery wear by lunchtime. Sunglasses and sunscreen are essentials with UV levels climbing.
Weather Trivia: A Dryden Distinction
Did you know? Dryden holds the distinction of being one of the smallest cities in Ontario by population, but it’s also one of the most meteorologically active, sitting in a convergence zone between prairie air masses and northern boreal influence—perfect for unpredictable spring swings (though not this week!).
