🌥️ A cool but bright fall Friday — sunshine returns this afternoon before a mild, mixed Thanksgiving weekend ahead
Dryden and Vermilion Bay are waking up to a calm, partly cloudy morning with mild early October temperatures near 7°C. Skies will clear through the afternoon as a ridge of high pressure builds in from the west, setting up a tranquil and sunny Saturday before a shift to cloudier and showery conditions later in the Thanksgiving weekend.
🍁 5-Day Weather Snapshot
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Chance of Rain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Cloudy → clearing | 13°C / +1°C | 0% | Breezy NW winds, clearing PM |
| Sat 11 | Sunny, mild | 17°C / 9°C | 40% (night) | Beautiful fall day |
| Sun 12 | Cloudy, showers | 14°C / 10°C | 60% | Damp Thanksgiving Sunday |
| Mon 13 | Cloudy, few showers | 11°C / +1°C | 30% | Cooler Thanksgiving Monday |
| Tue 14 | Clearing, seasonal | 10°C / 0°C | 10% | Calm and bright post-holiday |
🌤 Current Conditions (as of 4:00 AM CDT – Dryden Airport)
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Temperature: 6.7°C
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Dew Point: 2.8°C
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Humidity: 76%
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Wind: WNW 11 km/h
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Pressure: 101.7 kPa
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Condition: Partly Cloudy
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Visibility: 16 km
Friday, October 10 Forecast
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Morning: Cloudy periods with light winds.
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Afternoon: Clearing skies and cooler northwest breezes.
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Wind: Becoming northwest 20 km/h this morning.
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High: 13°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
Tonight
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Partly cloudy early, then clear overnight.
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Fog patches developing after midnight.
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Low: +1°C
Saturday, October 11
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Sunny skies with morning fog dissipating.
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Light southerly winds, becoming gentle and warm.
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High: 17°C
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UV Index: 3 (moderate)
Saturday Night:
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Cloudy periods with a 40% chance of showers.
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Low: 9°C
Sunday, October 12
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Cloudy skies with 60% chance of showers.
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High: 14°C
Sunday Night:
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Cloudy, with a 60% chance of showers continuing.
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Low: 10°C
Monday, October 13 – Thanksgiving Day
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Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers.
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High: 11°C
Monday Night:
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Cloudy periods.
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Low: +1°C
Weather Highlights
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Today:
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A cool but calm fall day, with clouds breaking for sunshine by afternoon.
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Light northwest breezes and crisp air make for great autumn errands or a walk in the park.
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Saturday:
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The best day of the long weekend — bright, calm, and mild.
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Fog early, then plenty of sun and a high near 17°C.
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Sunday & Monday:
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Expect cloudy skies and scattered showers, but nothing severe.
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Temperatures stay mild, dipping slightly as Thanksgiving wraps up.
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🌾 Thanksgiving Weekend Outlook
Dryden and Vermilion Bay can expect a mix of everything this Thanksgiving — sunshine and warmth Saturday, followed by clouds and scattered rain through Sunday and Monday. The weekend will remain mild for mid-October, making for decent travel conditions across northwestern Ontario, even with some showers on the way.
Cool start, sunny middle, and a few Thanksgiving showers — a classic Northwestern Ontario long weekend ahead. Stay tuned with the NetNewsLedger Weather Desk for updates.
