Dryden – Weather – It’s a smoky, misty morning in Dryden and Vermilion Bay as a Special Air Quality Statement continues due to wildfire smoke affecting visibility and air quality. At 6:00 AM CDT, the temperature at Dryden Airport is 9.5°C with mist and heavy humidity at 95%, making the morning air feel close and damp.
The dew point sits at 8.7°C—just shy of saturation—and visibility is down to 5 km due to the smoke-laced mist.
Winds are blowing gently from the west at 11 km/h, and the barometric pressure is at 100.9 kPa.
Environment Canada warns that the smoke could linger for several days in parts of the region. Health authorities are advising residents—especially young children, seniors, and those with existing health conditions—to limit time outdoors and avoid strenuous activities. If you must be outside, a well-fitted N95 mask can help reduce exposure to fine particles, though the best bet is staying indoors with filtered air if possible.
Despite the haze, the skies will brighten as the morning goes on. Today’s forecast calls for sunshine becoming mixed with clouds later this morning. Widespread smoke will gradually localize as the day progresses. Winds will become gusty from the south around noon, reaching up to 40 km/h before calming down again early this afternoon. The high will reach a comfortable 22°C, and the UV index will climb to a strong 7, so sun protection is still important—even when it’s filtered through the smoke.
Tonight, skies clear completely. Winds from the west at 20 km/h will ease in the evening, with the temperature dropping to a mild low of 11°C.
Wednesday, June 4th, brings another day of sunshine transitioning to a mix of sun and cloud by late morning. Winds will shift again, becoming brisk from the west at 30 km/h in the afternoon. The high will be 20°C, followed by a clear night and a low of 11°C.
Thursday continues the sunny streak, delivering a high of 22°C and clear skies into the night with a low of 10°C. Friday offers a bit of variety with a mix of sun and cloud and a 30% chance of showers, along with a high of 22°C and a clear, mild evening low of 12°C.
With smoky conditions still present, plan your wardrobe with both sun and air quality in mind. Light, breathable clothing is great for the daytime warmth, but don’t forget a mask if you’ll be outdoors for long. And if your eyes are watering before you’ve even started chopping onions, it’s not you—it’s the smoke.
Here’s a regional weather nugget: Dryden once recorded a June high of 34.5°C in 1995, proving this area can heat up in a hurry—though today’s smoke is keeping things a little more subdued.
