Weekend Forecast: From Cold Mornings to Sunny Afternoons – A Classic Northwestern Ontario Transition
DRYDEN & VERMILION BAY – WEATHER REPORT – Good morning, Dryden and Vermilion Bay! If you needed a reason to reach for that first flannel shirt of the season, consider this your official nudge. At 6:00 AM CDT, it’s a brisk 1.3°C at the Dryden Airport, which is basically nature’s way of whispering, “Winter is coming… but not just yet.”
The skies are clear (for now), the wind is brushing in from the west at 13 km/h, and the dew point sits just above freezing at 0.4°C. With humidity at 94%, there’s a damp bite to the air that makes warm coffee and thick socks feel like a survival tactic. Barometric pressure is steady at 101.3 kPa, and visibility is sitting at a clear 16 km—good news for your morning errands or that weekend fishing trip.
As the morning progresses, skies will become cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers by this afternoon. Winds will shift to the north and pick up speed, hitting 20 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h—so hang onto your hats (and maybe your patio furniture). Temperatures will slowly rise to a high of 12°C, with a UV index of 3—moderate enough to matter if you’re outdoors for a while.
Tonight: Clouds, Fog, and a Frost Warning Light
Tonight brings mainly cloudy skies with a lingering chance of light showers early in the evening. Winds will ease by nightfall, and skies are expected to clear overnight. Fog patches will begin to form, turning your early Sunday drive into a low-visibility affair. With temperatures dipping to just +2°C and a risk of frost, gardeners might want to bring in or cover any delicate plants.
Sunday to Tuesday: Sunny Recovery and a Gentle Warm-Up
Sunday offers a sweet reward for enduring Saturday’s chilly gloom. Once the fog patches lift in the morning, mainly sunny skies will take over, with a comfortable high of 17°C. The UV index nudges up to 5, so some sun protection might come in handy if you’re out enjoying the day.
Sunday night will be mild, with cloudy periods and a low of 8°C, setting the stage for an even warmer Monday.
Monday’s forecast calls for cloudy skies and a pleasant high of 19°C, with the mercury holding relatively steady into the night at a low of 12°C. By Tuesday, things start to feel almost summery again—a mix of sun and cloud, a high of 21°C, and just a 30 percent chance of showers to keep us guessing.
Wardrobe Advisory: Time to Embrace the Layers
Today’s weather calls for warm layers in the morning—a thermal base, a fleece or hoodie, and a windproof jacket should do the trick. Don’t forget gloves if you’re heading out early. By Sunday and Monday, you can shed a few layers in the afternoon, but keep a jacket handy for the cooler nights.
Historical Temperature Check
For September 6th in Dryden, the record high was a summery 29.0°C, set back in 1980. On the flip side, the record low was a frosty -1.0°C in 1976. This morning’s temperature of 1.3°C is certainly flirting with the lower end of history!
Weather Trivia: Dryden’s “Cold Spot” Legacy
Did you know? Dryden once earned the title of Canada’s coldest spot for a day in September 1964 when temperatures dipped below -5°C. So if you’re shivering this morning, just remember—it could be worse!
