Showers Today, but Sunshine is Just Around the Corner
DRYDEN – WEATHER – This morning in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, the air is thick, the skies are grey, and that unmistakable smell of rain is lingering. But hold tight—while showers and a possible thunderstorm might dampen your Friday mood, the weekend ahead is shaping up to be a warm and sunny one. Yes, fall is coming… just not this weekend!
Foggy and Cloudy Friday with Storm Risk
As of 7:00 AM CDT, the skies above Dryden Airport were cloudy, with a mild temperature of 14.6°C. Humidity is high at 93%, so don’t be surprised if your car windows are fogged up and your hair is a little unruly. Winds are light from the south at 5 km/h, and visibility sits at 16 km. The barometric pressure is 102.0 kPa, but it’s slowly easing down—signalling unsettled conditions for the day ahead.
A few showers are expected to taper off near noon, but they’ll be replaced by cloudy skies and a 40 percent chance of additional showers through the afternoon, along with a risk of a thunderstorm. The high will reach 20°C, but with the humidex at 25, it will feel warmer and stickier than it looks. The UV index is low at 2, so the sun won’t be a major factor today—unless you’re chasing rainbows.
Fun weather fact: Dryden’s record high for September 12 is 27.8°C, while the record low was a brisk 0.9°C. So today’s weather lands squarely in the middle—not extreme, just a little moody.
Tonight: Fog on the Way
As evening falls, expect overcast skies to linger. Fog patches are forecast to develop overnight, which could make Saturday morning commutes a bit murky. The overnight low will hold steady at 14°C, another mild night in a week that seems determined to keep summer alive.
Weekend Forecast: Glorious!
Saturday, September 13, starts out cloudy with fog patches clearing in the morning, and then we’ll see a welcome mix of sun and cloud. Winds stay light, and the high will rise to 24°C, with a humidex of 27. That’s right—late-summer heat makes a return. Saturday night will be clear with a low of 13°C, great for backyard fires or a night under the stars.
Sunday, September 14, is the star of the forecast: sunny skies and a high of 26°C, making it the perfect day to hit the trails, the water, or your favourite patio. The night stays clear and warm, with a low of 17°C.
Looking ahead to Monday, things get a bit more unpredictable with a mix of sun and cloud and a 40 percent chance of showers, but the warmth holds with a high of 26°C. Monday night features cloudy periods and a 30 percent chance of showers, dipping to a low of 16°C.
What to Wear?
It’s a layered day! You’ll want light clothes that breathe, plus a rain jacket or umbrella just in case those afternoon showers get dramatic. Weekend attire should definitely include shorts, sunglasses, and maybe a sunhat—Mother Nature is giving us one last run at summer fashion.
Weather Trivia: Why So Foggy?
Ever wonder why Dryden gets so foggy this time of year? The combination of cooler overnight air and warm, moist ground—especially after a rainy day—creates the perfect conditions for radiation fog to form. It’s beautiful, moody, and occasionally inconvenient… but it’s part of the charm of Northwestern Ontario’s fall transition.
