Dryden – WEATHER – Get set for the weekend? Are you taking Friday off to sneak in one of the last “unofficial” summer weekends?
A misty dawn in Dryden and Vermilion Bay will give way to a warmer, breezy Friday, followed by an unsettled and cooler weekend. Showers and the risk of thunderstorms arrive Saturday, with a cooler, mostly cloudy Sunday ahead.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
At Dryden Airport (5:37 AM CDT): Mist and damp, temperature 17.4°C, dew point 17.4°C, humidity 100%, winds WSW at 9 km/h, visibility just 3 km, and pressure steady at 101.5 kPa.
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Friday (Today): Mist lifting to sunshine this morning. High near 23°C with a UV index of 6 (High).
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Tonight: Mainly cloudy with a 60% chance of showers. Wind W 20 km/h, gusting to 40. Low ~11°C.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Expected Conditions (next three days)
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Saturday, Aug 23: Mainly cloudy with 60% chance of showers and risk of an afternoon thunderstorm. Winds shift NW 20 km/h by afternoon. High ~17°C. UV index 5 (Moderate).
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Saturday Night: Cloudy with 40% chance of showers. Low ~9°C.
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Sunday, Aug 24: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers. High ~15°C.
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Sunday Night: Cloudy periods, cooler with a low near 7°C.
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Monday, Aug 25 (early look): A break from showers—mix of sun and cloud, milder at 19–20°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Friday: Light layers for the cool, misty morning, switching to short sleeves by midday.
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Saturday: Keep a rain jacket and umbrella handy; with gusty winds, a hooded waterproof jacket is best.
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Sunday: A sweater or light jacket will be needed as highs struggle into the mid-teens.
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Evenings: Overnight lows near single digits—perfect for a hoodie or fleece.
Weather Trivia
Why does mist form on late summer mornings?
Mist is common when overnight lows match the dew point, with calm or light winds. The air reaches full saturation, causing tiny suspended water droplets that reduce visibility.
Dryden’s proximity to lakes and wetlands makes mist especially frequent in August mornings, when nights cool but humidity stays high.
