🌤️ Breezy and mild today — showers arriving tonight and into Thanksgiving weekend
Dryden – Weather – A pleasant and seasonably mild Thursday is unfolding across Dryden and Vermilion Bay, with mainly clear skies early this morning and temperatures already near 7°C.
However keep the raincoat, windbreaker and umbrella ready heading to the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Southerly winds will strengthen through the morning, pushing in warmer air before a weak front brings spotty showers tonight and again through the long weekend.
🌦️ 5-Day Forecast Summary
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Chance of Showers | Wind Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 9 | Partly cloudy, windy | 18°C / 7°C | 40% (night) | 50 km/h (S) |
| Fri 10 | Cloudy, showers early | 13°C / 7°C | 30% (AM) | 40 km/h (NW) |
| Sat 11 | Sun & cloud, mild | 17°C / 11°C | 30% (night) | Light |
| Sun 12 | Cloudy, showers | 17°C / 10°C | 60% | Moderate |
| Mon 13 | Cloudy, few showers | 14°C / +2°C | 30% | Light |
Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM CDT – Dryden Airport)
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Temperature: 7.3°C
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Dew Point: 1.0°C
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Humidity: 64%
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Wind: South 18 km/h
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Pressure: 102.6 kPa
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Condition: Mainly Clear
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Visibility: 16 km
📅 Thursday, October 9 Forecast
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Morning: Sunny with increasing clouds later this morning.
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Afternoon: Breezy and warm under partly cloudy skies.
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Wind: South 30 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h.
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High: 18°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
🌙 Tonight
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Mainly cloudy, with showers developing this evening.
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Wind: Southwest 20 km/h, becoming northwest 20 gusting to 40 km/h near midnight, then light overnight.
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Low: 7°C
☁️ Friday, October 10
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Morning: Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers, tapering off by midday.
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Afternoon: Gradual clearing but cooler.
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Wind: Becoming north 20 km/h in the afternoon.
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High: 13°C
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UV Index: 1 (low)
Friday Night:
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Cloudy periods.
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Low: 7°C
🌤️ Saturday, October 11
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A mix of sun and cloud.
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High: 17°C
Saturday Night:
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Cloudy, 30% chance of showers.
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Low: 11°C
☁️ Sunday, October 12
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Cloudy, 60% chance of showers.
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High: 17°C
Sunday Night:
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Cloudy, 60% chance of showers.
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Low: 10°C
☁️ Thanksgiving Monday, October 13
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Cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers.
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High: 14°C
Monday Night:
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Cloudy periods.
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Low: +2°C
🧥 Weather Highlights & Tips
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Today:
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A warm and windy autumn day — ideal for outdoor tasks before the rain moves in.
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Secure outdoor items such as Halloween decorations or patio furniture as gusts may reach 50 km/h.
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Tonight & Friday:
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Scattered showers and cooler air filtering in.
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Winds shift to the northwest, marking the start of a more typical October pattern.
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Weekend:
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Saturday looks pleasant and mild, while Sunday and Monday bring cloudier skies and on-and-off showers — classic Thanksgiving weekend weather.
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🍁 Thanksgiving Weekend Outlook
A mild but unsettled Thanksgiving weekend is shaping up across northwestern Ontario. Saturday will be the best day for travel and outdoor gatherings, with sunshine and highs near 17°C. Expect showery, cooler weather Sunday into Monday, though no severe systems are expected.
Enjoy the warmth today and the sunshine on Saturday before Thanksgiving showers return. Stay tuned to the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for ongoing updates.
