Heavy Fog Hangs Over Dryden and Vermilion Bay This Morning, Followed by a Stretch of Gorgeous Weather
DRYDEN – WEATHER – Starting your Tuesday morning in Dryden or Vermilion Bay, you might be wondering if someone switched off the lights. As of 6:47 AM CDT, the region is blanketed in dense fog, reducing visibility to just 0.6 km at Dryden Airport. It’s a classic northern Ontario fall morning — quiet, misty, and still.
The temperature sits at 8.0°C, and the dew point is nearly identical at 7.9°C, giving us a humidity reading of 99% — basically the air is wearing a wet sweater. With calm winds and barometric pressure at 101.5 kPa and steady, the fog is just hanging around for morning coffee, not a major system on the move.
Today’s Forecast — Foggy Start, Fantastic Finish
The fog will begin to dissipate later this morning, giving way to mainly sunny skies. It’ll be a mild and pleasant day, with the temperature climbing to 23°C and a humidex of 25 making it feel just warm enough to trick you into thinking summer’s still here. No rain on the radar — just beautiful weather once the fog lifts.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies and fog patches developing after midnight as the temperature dips again to a low of 8°C.
Midweek Outlook – Wall-to-Wall Sunshine and a Hint of Rain by Friday
This pattern of sunny days and foggy mornings continues through the week:
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Wednesday: Sunny with morning fog patches once again. High 23°C, humidex 25.
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Wednesday night: Clear skies, low of 13°C.
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Thursday: Another sunny beauty, high again near 23°C.
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Thursday night into Friday: Clouds increase, and a 30% chance of showers moves in.
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Friday: Cloudy with a continued 30% chance of showers, high of 24°C.
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Friday night: Cloudy skies and a mild low of 15°C.
If you’re planning any late-week outdoor activities, Thursday afternoon might be your best bet to beat the clouds.
Historic Weather for September 9 in Dryden
Dryden has seen its share of temperature swings on this date:
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Record High: 28.3°C (set in 1998)
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Record Low: -1.5°C (set in 1976)
Today’s forecast high of 23°C puts us in a pretty comfortable sweet spot — warm enough for short sleeves, cool enough for a peaceful sleep.
What to Wear in Dryden and Vermilion Bay Today
For the early risers navigating the morning fog, a warm hoodie or light jacket will help cut the chill. Once that fog lifts and the sun shines through, it’ll be T-shirt weather by midday. If you’re on the lake or working outdoors, sunglasses and hydration are still smart choices — the humidex adds just a touch of summer warmth.
Weather Trivia: Fog, Fog, and More Fog
Did you know that Dryden and the surrounding area regularly experience dense fall fog due to low-lying topography and proximity to lakes? Cold overnight temperatures combined with calm air often trap moisture near the surface, making early morning drives an eerie (but beautiful) affair.
