Cool Mornings, Mild Afternoons, and On-and-Off Rain Chances
DRYDEN – WEATHER – The fall mood is officially settling in over Dryden and Vermilion Bay, with cool mornings, cloudy skies, and just enough drizzle in the forecast to keep things interesting. While it won’t be a total washout, you’ll want to keep a light raincoat close—and maybe swap out the sandals for something a bit more weatherproof.
Friday: From Clear Skies to Cloudy Chances
At 4:00 AM CDT, conditions at Dryden Airport were mainly clear with a brisk temperature of 9.4°C. Humidity is high at 93%, and the dew point of 8.3°C means a slight morning chill is in the air. A gentle east-northeast breeze at 9 km/h keeps things quiet and calm. Visibility is decent at 16 km, and the barometric pressure is steady at 102.3 kPa, holding off any major systems—at least for now.
Today’s forecast brings mainly cloudy skies, and by late afternoon there’s a 40% chance of showers, so don’t be surprised if the clouds darken a bit before dinnertime. Winds will shift to the southeast at 20 km/h by late morning. The high will reach 18°C, a comfortable but subdued number for mid-September. The UV index is moderate at 5, so a few sunny breaks may still sneak through.
Tonight: Cloudy and Damp
Tonight, skies will remain cloudy with a 60% chance of showers, and the temperature will dip to 10°C. It’s a perfect night for staying indoors, sipping something warm, and watching the trees do their slow seasonal shift.
Saturday: Staying Cloudy with Showers On-and-Off
Saturday, September 20, doesn’t bring much change. It will be cloudy with a 60% chance of showers throughout the day, keeping plans for outdoor events a little shaky. The high will again reach 18°C, and the UV index will be low at 2, so don’t count on much sunlight.
Saturday night continues the pattern, with cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers, along with a mild low of 12°C.
Sunday: Slightly Warmer, Slightly Drier
Sunday, September 21, improves a little with a 30% chance of showers under cloudy skies. The high climbs to 20°C, making it the warmest day of the weekend. It’s still not totally dry, but it’s your best bet for outdoor plans.
Sunday night will feature cloudy periods, and temperatures stay mild with a low of 11°C.
Monday: A Mix of Everything
Monday, September 22, brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers, and a warm high of 22°C. It could be a refreshing break if the sun manages to take over for a few hours. Monday night stays cloudy with a 30% chance of showers, and an overnight low of 12°C.
What to Wear?
Today and Saturday: Layer up, and make sure one of those layers is waterproof. Waterproof shoes or boots will be your best friend.
Sunday and Monday: Slightly warmer, so breathable fabrics work—but still have that jacket on standby for a quick shower or cool breeze.
Weather Trivia: Dryden’s Cloudy Fall
Dryden is no stranger to long stretches of fall cloud. The region’s position between the boreal forest and lake systems allows for slow-moving low-pressure systems to linger longer than usual—resulting in those days when it feels like the sun is just a rumour.
